Austerity urbanism

Austerity urbanism is a relatively recent notion that refers to urban planning projects emerging from crisis situations.[1] Such initiatives are often temporary, informal and citizen-led as well as taking place in unused, if not abandoned, urban spaces.[2]

  1. ^ Peck, Jamie (2012). "Austerity urbanism: American cities under extreme economy". City. 16 (6): 626–655. doi:10.1080/13604813.2012.734071. S2CID 147259723.
  2. ^ Tonkiss, Fran (2013). "Austerity urbanism and the makeshift city" (PDF). City. 17 (3): 312–324. doi:10.1080/13604813.2013.795332. S2CID 144907288.