02/06/2026
How can we design public spaces that are safe, accessible, and welcoming for everyone? Geographer Gerd Weitkamp (Faculty of Spatial Sciences - University of Groningen) studies not only how people move through their living environments, but also how they experience them. His research explores the impact of the built environment on health, well-being, and social participation, drawing on data from more than seven thousand participants in the LifelinesNL study.
Inclusive design is not about creating spaces for specific groups: it's about creating better spaces for society as a whole. A valuable perspective for anyone involved in shaping our cities, neighborhoods, and public spaces.
Would you like to know more about the research? Please visit the link down below. 👇
https://www.rug.nl/about-ug/latest-news/news/archief2026/nieuwsberichten/0602-weitkamp
Photo: Henk Veenstra