All Things Urban

This event is the official launch of the book: ‘Rivers, Cities and People- Social Challenges of Urban Waterfront Development in Asia’, edited by IHS Specialist Maartje van Eerd and alumna Banashree Banerjee. The book was officially published earlier this year and looks at recent initiatives for river restoration and riverfront development intended to contribute to making Asian cities resilient, inclusive and less polluted.

The book examines social exclusion, housing rights, and livelihoods, using case studies from cities like Lahore, Dhaka, and Chennai. It explores the complex social dimensions involved in transforming urban waterfronts.

Date: 11 December
Time: 10:00-11:00 CET

This work is an essential resource for practitioners, researchers, and policymakers in the urban field who seek to deepen their understanding of these social aspects and the challenges associated with waterfront transformation.

The Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies (IHS) is an education, advisory and research institute which falls under the Erasmus School of Social and Behavioural Sciences and the Erasmus School of Economics. We envision cities that are liveable and just as well as socially, economically and environmentally sustainable.
Our mission is to inspire and empower urban professionals and citizens to make cities work for all.