This thesis has developed alternative methods of operationalising neighbourhoods at multiple spatial scales and used them to advance our understanding of spatial inequalities and neighbourhood effects. The underlying problem that motivated this thesis is that many empirical studies use predefined administrative units, and often this does not align with the underlying theory or geography. Despite the extensive literature on neighbourhood effects and, more generally, on sociospatial inequalitie...

Throughout his career, Herman van Bergeijk built his own unique expertise on the Dutch 19th and early 20th century architectural history. He has become an inspiration for scholars in the Netherlands, Europe and beyond. The extraordinary response of colleagues when asked to contribute a chapter in this Festschrift stands as an example of Herman’s widespread influence. Invitations for keynotes and lectures or courses keep reaching him, and he will continue to teach and write. He has an open i...

Après de nombreuses années d'expérience dans l'enseignement, la recherche et la conception, le professeur Marcel Smets, fondateur du projet urbain et ancien architecte du gouvernement flamand, rassemble ses idées sur la ville et l'urbanisme dans un livret personnel.

Dans sa recherche des fondements du projet urbain, Marcel Smets propose vingt paires de concepts complémentaires. Il s'écarte des formes d'établissements archétypales (ruban et grappe, échelle et étoile), typifie les ca...