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We are a group of scholars and practitioners working with Spatial Justice.
We are a collective of scholars and practitioners dedicated to the study of Spatial Justice. Our aim is to establish an international and interdisciplinary community focused on advancing the theory of spatial justice by developing innovative concepts and research methodologies to explore this critical field.
Our network builds upon the existing research on spatial justice, but acknowledges its current limitations. We seek to overcome these limitations by incorporating scholars and researchers engaged in spatial justice research from diverse regions worldwide. Through our collaborative and organized approach, we aspire to propel the field of spatial justice research to new heights.
Spatial justice has emerged as a vital conceptual framework for comprehending and addressing the profound inequalities prevalent in cities, countries, and continents over the past few decades. However, despite its potential, the theory of spatial justice remains underexplored, and further development is required to establish robust research methodologies.
The SJ Network aims to be a catalyst for conceptual and methodological innovations in spatial justice research, fostering collaboration among scholars and researchers worldwide. Our current participation spans over 90 scholars and researchers across 30 institutions.
Our efforts in the SJ Network contribute to the growth of research and educational practices that integrate spatial justice concepts into global curricula in a cohesive manner.
Specifically, our network is focused on advancing knowledge in several key areas: best practices for supporting spatial justice education and practice, ethical approaches to community-based research employing qualitative and quantitative scientific methods, research projects that address the concerns of marginalized communities and communities of color, and innovative undergraduate and graduate development programs and strategies. These endeavors will lead to a more comprehensive understanding of spatial justice theory, the formulation of new methodologies for studying and implementing spatial justice, and ideally, the establishment of a measurable framework for spatial justice.
The network’s emphasis on interdisciplinary and international collaboration is envisioned to create a comparative model that delves deeper into the subject of spatial justice, culminating in a repository of ideas and methodologies for teaching, learning, and researching spatial justice.