Lecture date: 2010-11-18
Kai van Hasselt will employ the concept of Reflexive Urbanism to analyse the theory and practice of dealing with externalities in the city. These external effects, namely the costs and benefits that are not recognised by traditional capitalist markets, are fundamental to the behaviour and structure of cities. The notion of Reflexive Urbanism builds upon Giddens’ concept of a reflexive modernity (1994).
Using global examples and exemplary practices, the talk will speculate on the future of the city. It will suggest practical instruments for architects, developers and planners to value and stimulate positive externalities. Will the tragedy of the commons finally be overcome?Â
Kai van Hasselt (1981) is the founder of Shinsekai Analysis, a research-based advisory practice in Amsterdam. Clients, ranging from (landscape) architecture firms to real estate developers, cultural institutions and governments. He studied economics at the University of Amsterdam and worked for a leading Dutch trend analyst from 2000 to 2003 and for OMA’s thinktank AMO in 2006.
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