Rauws, Dr Ward
Ward Rauws is an associate professor of Spatial Planning at the University of Groningen. He specializes in the development and planning of cities. Climate change, the energy transition, and an ageing population – these are all challenges that call for radical changes to our cities. Ward Rauws investigates how spatial planners can guide these changes despite having only limited influence. He also analyses how planners can make smarter use of the ingenuity of residents and users and the know-how they have gained from experience. This creates a new perspective on the social significance of spatial planning: planning interventions and policies serve not only to solve problems that we know and understand, but also to prepare cities for the unknown and unexpected.
Rauws is a member of the Young Academy Groningen, a group of talented, enthusiastic and ambitious young researchers at the University of Groningen. The YAG aims to stimulate collaboration between various disciplines within the University, to give a voice to young researchers and to show the outside world how much fun research is and how multifaceted it can be.
In 2024, Rauws was appointed a member of De Jonge Akademie, a national dynamic and innovative group of top young scientists and scholars with outspoken views about science and scholarship and the related policy.
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Contact and further information
2025
Shrestha,
S., Haarstad, H., Rauws, W., & Buijs,
P. (2025). From experiments to organizational change:
Learning from urban logistics projects in Groningen and
Bergen. Technological Forecasting and Social
Change, 213, Article 124023. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.techfore.2025.124023
2024
Bousema,
I., & Rauws, W. (2024). Adaptieve
planning in het ruimtelijk domein: Een verkenning op basis van het
NOVEX-programma. Rijksuniversiteit Groningen.
Woerdman,
E., Rauws, W., Risselada,
H., & van der Tak, F. (2024).
Advies CO2-compensatie vliegreizen Rijksuniversiteit
Groningen.
Kats,
M., Horlings, I., Lamker, C. W.,
& Rauws, W. (2024). Citizen Engagement in Urban
Green Spaces: A Role-Based Analysis of Supportive Professional
Actors. In F. Othengrafen, S. Hermann, D. Pencic, & S.
Lazarevski (Eds.), Social Cohesion and Resilience through
Citizen Engagement: A Place-Based Approach (pp. 195-211).
Edward Elgar Publishing. https://doi.org/10.4337/9781035317103.00026
Rauws,
W., Buser, M., & Plazier, P.
(2024). Future-proof your SULP: an adaptive approach to
guide urban logistics towards sustainability.
ULaaDS.
Bousema,
I., Busscher, T., Rauws, W.,
& Leendertse, W. (2024). How do polycentric
governance systems adapt? The role of forums explored in Dutch
metropolitan areas. Public Administration
Review. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1111/puar.13865
Rauws,
W., & Buser, M. (2024). How to
future-proof your SULP: Take-aways for adaptive policy making in
the context of UFT. ULaaDS.
Rauws,
W., & Pelzer, P. (2024). Met 18 miljoen mensen
vraagt de ruimtelijke puzzel om nieuwe spelregels.
De Volkskrant, 20-20.
Hoffmann,
T., Ye, M., Zino, L., Cao,
M., Rauws, W., & Bolderdijk, J.
W. (2024). Overcoming inaction: An agent-based
modelling study of social interventions that promote systematic
pro-environmental change. Journal of Environmental
Psychology, 94, Article 102221. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvp.2023.102221
Humphris,
I., Rauws, W., & Horlings, L.
(2024). Planning in a place of co-becoming: Informal and
more-than-human placemaking in Scottish vacant land policy.
Cities, 150, Article 105036. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cities.2024.105036
Rauws,
W., van Lanen, S., Buser, M.,
& van Wijk, J. (2024). Studenten in Groningen: Deel
III: Een verkenning van hoe studenten hun buurt
ervaren. University of Groningen.
Plazier,
P., Rauws, W., Neef, R.,
& Buijs, P. (2024). Towards sustainable last-mile
logistics? Investigating the role of cooperation, regulation, and
innovation in scenarios for 2035. Research in
Transportation Business and Management, 56,
Article 101198. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rtbm.2024.101198
2023
Rauws,
W., Plazier, P., Buijs, P.,
& Neef, R. (2023). Duurzame stadslogistiek binnen
bereik? Rooilijn.
Rauws,
W. (2023). Self-organization. In K. Van Assche
(Ed.), Elgar Encyclopedia in Urban and Regional Planning and
Design (pp. 342-345). (Elgar Encyclopedias in the Social
Sciences series). Edward Elgar Publishing. https://doi.org/10.4337/9781800889002.0000121
2022
Hoffmann,
T., Rauws, W., Sparkman, G., &
Bolderdijk, J. W. (2023). Norm Nudges in
Neighbourhoods: When Do They Work and Why? In B.
Gatersleben, & N. Murtagh (Eds.), Handbook on
Pro-Environmental Behaviour Change (pp. 96-113). Edward Elgar
Publishing.
Plazier,
P., Rauws, W., Neef, R.,
& Buijs, P. (2022). Futures scenarios for
last-mile logistics in mid-size European cities: ULaaDS D2.4:
Futures scenarios based on a Disaggregative Policy
Delphi. ULaaDS.
Bousema,
I., Busscher, T., Rauws, W.,
& Leendertse, W. (2022). Learning and Adaptation
in Polycentric Transport Governance: The Case of the Dutch Brabant
Accessibility Agenda. Administration &
Society, 54(7), 1402-1425. https://doi.org/10.1177/00953997221109308
Rauws,
W., & Buser, M. (2022). Making
city logistics more sustainable: Learning form the opportunities
and challenges faced in Dutch Cities. University of
Groningen.
Hoffmann,
T., Bolderdijk, J. W., Rauws,
W., Zino, L., & Ye, M. (2022).
Misguided expectations hamper pro-environmental behavior
change: A neighbourhood study.. Poster session
presented at SPSP Sustainability Psychology Pre-Conference, San
Francisco, United States.
Gerrits,
L., Marks, P. K., Pagliarin, S., & Rauws, W.
(2022). Strategic archetypes of planning processes: Model and
evidence. Environment and Planning B: Urban
Analytics and City Science, 49(9), 2516-2530.
https://doi.org/10.1177/23998083221098746
Saleh,
M., & Rauws, W. (2022). The urban
political never sleeps: A framework for tracing emergent
counter-responses to depoliticisation .
Environment and Planning C: Politics and
Space, 40(6), 1272-1289. https://doi.org/10.1177/23996544211070200
Plazier,
P., Rauws, W., & Buijs, P.
(2022). What's in store for last-mile logistics:
Toekomstscenario's voor last-mile stadslogistiek in middelgrote
Europese steden. ULaaDS.
Plazier,
P., Rauws, W., & Buijs, P.
(2022). What's in store for last-mile logistics? Futures
scenarios for last-mile logistics in mid-size European
cities. ULaaDS.
2021
Brockhoff,
T., Arends, P., Beneder, L., & Rauws, W. (2021).
Adaptiviteit in MIRT: Een routepad naar bewust adaptief
werken in RWS-projecten.
Horlings,
I., Lamker, C. W., Puerari,
E., Rauws, W., & van der Vaart,
G. (2021). Citizen Engagement in Spatial Planning,
Shaping Places Together.
Sustainability, 13(19), Article
11006. https://doi.org/10.3390/su131911006
Rauws,
W., & Plazier, P. (2021). Getting
uncertainties on the radar in urban logistics policies: ULaaDS
D6.1: Typology of uncertainties in policy making and urban planning
for sustainable urban logistics.
Boonstra,
B., & Rauws, W. (2021). Ontological
diversity in urban self-organization: Complexity, critical realism
and post-structuralism. Planning
Theory, 20(4), 303-324. https://doi.org/10.1177/1473095221992392
Bandsma,
K., Rauws, W., & de Roo, G.
(2021). Optimising Nudges in Public Space: Identifying and
Tackling Barriers to Design and Implementation.
Planning Theory and Practice, 22(4),
556-571. https://doi.org/10.1080/14649357.2021.1962957
Rauws,
W., van Lanen, S., & Hartman, D. (2021).
Studenten in Groningen: Deel 2: De effecten van
studentencomplexen op de buurt.
de
Roo, G., Bandsma, K., & Rauws,
W. (2021). Tailoring nudges to self-organising
behavioural patterns in public space. In J. Portugali (Ed.),
Handbook on Cities and Complexity (pp. 331-348). (Research
Handbooks in Urban Studies). Edward Elgar Publishing. https://doi.org/10.4337/9781789900125.00028
Plazier,
P., & Rauws, W. (2021).
What’s in store for sustainable last-mile
logistics? ULaaDS D2.3: Provisional trend report - based on a
stakeholder perspective on trends shaping urban logistics in
Western Europe between 2020 and 2035.
2020
Humphris,
I., & Rauws, W. (2021). Edgelands of
practice: post-industrial landscapes and the conditions of informal
spatial appropriation. Landscape
Research, 46(5), 589-604. https://doi.org/10.1080/01426397.2020.1850663
de
Roo, G., Rauws, W., & Zuidema,
C. (2020). Adaptive planning and the capacity to
perform in moments of change. In G. de Roo, C. Yamu, &
C. Zuidema (Eds.), Handbook on Planning and Complexity
(pp. 85-109). (Research Handbooks in Planning ). Edward Elgar
Publishing. https://doi.org/10.4337/9781786439185.00010
Rauws,
W., Cozzolino, S., & Moroni, S. (2020). Framework
rules for self-organizing cities: Introduction.
Environment and Planning B: Urban Analytics and City
Science, 47(2), 195-202. https://doi.org/10.1177/2399808320905377
de
Roo, G., Rauws, W., & Zuidema,
C. (2020). Rationalities for adaptive planning to
address uncertainties. In G. de Roo, C. Yamu, & C.
Zuidema (Eds.), Handbook on Planning and Complexity (pp.
110-150). (Research Handbooks in Planning ). Edward Elgar
Publishing. https://doi.org/10.4337/9781786439185.00011
2019
Moroni,
S., Rauws, W., & Cozzolino, S. (2020). Forms
of self-organization: Urban complexity and planning
implications. Environment and planning b-Urban
analytics and city science, 47(2), 220-234. https://doi.org/10.1177/2399808319857721
Zhang,
S., de Roo, G., & Rauws, W. (2020).
Understanding self-organization and formal institutions in
peri-urban transformations: A case study from Beijing.
Environment and planning b-Urban analytics and city
science, 47(2), 287-303. https://doi.org/10.1177/2399808319888223
Rauws,
W., Zuidema, C., & de Roo, G.
(2019). Adaptieve Planning in Perspectief: Over adaptieve
sturingsbenaderingen voor het borgen en versterken van de kwaliteit
van de leefomgeving in een veranderlijke wereld.
Rijksuniversiteit Groningen.
Rauws,
W., & de Jong, M. (2019). Dealing with tensions:
the expertise of boundary spanners in facilitating community
initiatives. In M. Raco, & F. Savini (Eds.),
Planning and Knowledge: How New Forms of Technocracy are
Shaping Contemporary Cities (pp. 33-46). The Policy
Press.
Rauws,
W., & Meelker, P. (2019). Studenten in
Groningen: Een verkenning van de effecten van studentificatie in
wijken in Groningen. Rijksuniversiteit Groningen.
2018
Rauws,
W., Zuidema, C., & de Roo, G.
(2018). Adaptieve planning voor een zelfontvouwend
landschap. ROM: maandblad voor ruimtelijke
ordening, 36(11), 40-43.
Doornbos,
J., & Rauws, W. (2018). DE
LEEFTIJDSVRIENDELIJKE WIJK: Een verkenning met het Groningse Beijum
als casus. Rijksuniversiteit Groningen.
2017
Rauws,
W. (2017). Embracing Uncertainty Without Abandoning
Planning: Exploring an Adaptive Planning Approach for Guiding Urban
Transformations. DISP, 53(1),
32-45. https://doi.org/10.1080/02513625.2017.1316539
Rauws,
W. (2017). Inspiratie voor de toekomstbestendige stad:
boekrecensie: The Flexible City. Sustainable Solutions for a Europe
in Transition, Rotterdam: nai010 Publishers, 216 p., ISBN
978-94-6208-287-8. Rooilijn,
50(1), 69-71.
Brécheteau,
J., Rauws, W., Horst, B., & Liem, H. (2017).
Student Lab: Leeftijdsvriendelijke wijken: Who Cares:
ontwerpprijsvraag voor nieuwe vormen van wonen, zorg en
ondersteuning. Gemeente Groningen.
Rauws,
W., Bouwman, R., & de Kam, G. (2017).
Wie is aan de buurt? Een analyse van bewonersinitiatieven
in vijf Friese plaatsen en de rol van woningcorporatie
Accolade. Rijksuniversiteit Groningen. Faculteit
Ruimtelijke Wetenschappen. https://www.accolade.nl/media/1635/onderzoeksrapport-wie-is-aan-de-buurt-interactieve-versie.pdf
2016
Rauws,
W., & de Roo, G. (2016). Adaptive
planning: Generating conditions for urban adaptability.Lessons from
Dutch organic development strategies. Environment
and planning b-Planning & design, 43(6),
1052-1074. https://doi.org/10.1177/0265813516658886
Rauws,
W. (2016). Civic initiatives in urban development:
self-governance versus self-organisation in planning
practice. Town Planning Review,
87(3), 339-361. https://doi.org/10.3828/tpr.2016.23
Sengupta,
U., Rauws, W. S., & de Roo, G.
(2016). Planning and complexity: Engaging with temporal
dynamics, uncertainty and complex adaptive systems.
Environment and planning b-Planning &
design, 43(6), 970-974. https://doi.org/10.1177/0265813516675872
Rauws,
W., de Roo, G., & Zhang, S. (2016).
Self-organisation and spatial planning: an editorial
introduction. Town Planning Review,
87(3), 241-251. https://doi.org/10.3828/tpr.2016.18
2015
Rauws,
W. S. (2015). Why planning needs complexity:
Towards an adaptive approach for guiding urban and peri-urban
transformations. [Thesis fully internal (DIV),
University of Groningen]. University of Groningen.
2014
Rauws,
W. (2014). AESOP's Thematic Groups – Part 2:
Complexity & Planning. DISP,
50(3), 128-129. https://doi.org/10.1080/02513625.2014.979053
Rauws,
W. S., Cook, M., & van Dijk, T. (2014).
How to make development plans suitable for volatile
contexts. Planning, Practice &
Research, 29(2), 133-151. https://doi.org/10.1080/02697459.2013.872902
2013
Rauws,
W., & van Dijk, T. (2013). A design
approach to forge visions that amplify paths of peri-urban
development. Environment and planning b-Planning
& design, 40(2), 254-270. https://doi.org/10.1068/b38040
Zandvoort,
M., Baltus, R., & Rauws, W. (2013). Duitse
lessen voor CPO in Nederland.
Rooilijn, 46(1), 48-53.
Rauws,
W., & Boonstra, B. (2013). Zelforganisatie in de
strak geplande polder. Over de (on)mogelijkheden van een organische
ontwikkelstrategie. In Tussen tijd: Gebruik van ruimte
in transitie (pp. 90-93). JAP SAM Books.
2012
Gerrits,
L., Rauws, W. S., & de Roo, G.
(2012). Dutch Spatial Policies in Transition.
Planning Theory & Practice, 13,
336-341. https://doi.org/10.1080/14649357.2012.669992
de
Roo, G., & Rauws, W. S. (2012).
Positioning Planning in the World of Order, Chaos and
Complexity: On Perspectives, Behaviour and Interventions in a
Non-linear Environment. In H. Meyer, J. Portugali, E. Stolk,
& E. Tan (Eds.), Complexity Theories of Cities Have Come of
Age: An Overview with Implications to Urban Planning and
Design (pp. 207 - 220). Springer.
2011
Beeftink,
M. J., Hartman, S., Rauws, W. S., & de Roo,
G. (2011). Adaptieve planning voor de regio;
zelforganisatie en conceptontwikkeling in een tijdperk van
dynamische ruimtelijke kwaliteit. BE Planologie,
Rijkuniversiteit Groningen.
Steenbergen,
M., & Rauws, W. S. (2011). De regio's zijn
aan zet. Landwerk, 74 - 75.
Rauws,
W. S., & de Roo, G. (2011). Exploring
transitions in the peri-urban area. Planning
Theory & Practice, 12(2), 269-284. https://doi.org/10.1080/14649357.2011.581025
Rauws,
W. S., Waterhout, B., & de Jong, M. (2011). In
Concept: Over het herontdekken van de waarde van ruimtelijke
concepten in een dynamische netwerksamenleving. In G. Bouma,
F. Filius, E. Vanempten, & B. Waterhout (Eds.), Planning
van de toekomst (pp. 409-420)
Hartman,
S., Rauws, W. S., Beeftink, M. J., de Roo,
G., Zandbelt, D., Frijters, E., & Klijn, O. (2011).
Regio's in verandering: Ontwerpen voor
adaptiviteit. (Design and politics; Vol. 5). Uitgeverij
010.
Hartman,
S., Rauws, W. S., Beeftink, M. J., & de Roo,
G. (2011). The capacity to adapt: Regional development
in an age of quality and dynamism. In H. Ovink, & E.
Wiegenga (Eds.), Regions in Transition; Designing for
adaptivity (pp. 13 - 110). (Design & Politics). Uitgeverij
010.
2010
Rauws,
W. S., Beeftink, M. J., & Hartman, S. (2010).
Crisis in de regionale planning: Op zoek naar verbindende
ruimtelijke concepten. In G. Bouma, F. Filius, H.
Leinfelder, & B. Waterhout (Eds.), Ruimtelijke ordening in
crisis (pp. 87 - 96)
de
Roo, G., & Rauws, W. S. (2010). De
orde voorbij… Over complexiteit, chaos en transities in de
ruimtelijke ontwikkeling. In S. Majoor (Ed.), Voorbij de
beheersing - Bijdragen aan de stadsontwikkeling in Amsterdam
(pp. 34 - 50). Project Mangement Bureau Amsterdam.
Rauws,
W. S., Waterhout, B., de Jong, M., & Hanou, M. (2010).
Matchmaker tussen lokaal en centraal.
Stedenbouw en Ruimtelijke Ordening,
2010/6, 30 - 33.
2009
Rauws,
W. S., & de Roo, G. (2009, Jul 15). A
non-linear perspective on peri-urban developments - Why can't the
future be more like the past?
Rauws,
W. S., & de Roo, G. (2009).
Peri-urban dynamics: the exciting phenomenon of
transition. A case study of Montpellier. University of
Groningen.
Rauws,
W. S., de Roo, G., & Timmermans, W. (2009).
Peri-urban transition processes. Newsletter
PLUREL, (5), 1 - 3.
Rauws,
W. S. (2009). Ruimtelijke strategieën in
peri-urbane gebieden: Een brug tussen droom en werkelijkheid: een
non-lineair perspectief? In G. Bouma, F. Filius, H.
Leinfelder, & B. Waterhout (Eds.), Tussen droom en
werkelijkheid
Rauws,
W. S. (2009). Transities in peri-urbane
gebieden. girugten, 40(4), 20
- 21.
2008
Rauws,
W. S., & de Roo, G. (2008).
Complexity Montpelier Region, Case study report Plure EU
6th Framework programme. University of Groningen and
Larensteijn Politechnic.
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