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dr. W.S. (Ward) Rauws

Associate Professor Spatial Planning

Expertise

Specialist in urban self-organization, uncertainties in strategic urban planning, and adaptive approaches to urban governance and planning. Field research topics include neighbourhood (re)development, community initiatives, accessibility, city logistics, peri-urbanization.

As a member of The National Young Academy, he is also a driving force behind environmental sustainability at universities and socially engaged science.

Other positions

Editorial Board member Journal of Planning Theory
Member of the National Young Academy
Founding member G.D.P. Ekistics
Member 'Onder Planologen' - network of Assistant & Associate Professors in Planning at Dutch Universities.
Chair Programme Committee Research Master Spatial Sciences
Former Chair AESOP's TG on ‘Planning & Complexity’ (2013-2024)
Past Programme director Master Environmental and Infrastructure Planning (2013-2018)
Last modified:10 March 2025 09.44 a.m.

Contact information

Landleven 1
9747 AD Groningen
The Netherlands

Spatial Planning and Environment

Room:
3.10
Working hours:
Mon-Thu