From the Foreword:
“NO ACCESS makes its appearance as an incredibly welcome publication. The book focuses on how people experiencing homelessness are being pushed out of the urban space – this is a trend that is happening both in Denmark and globally. Throughout the book’s academic chapters, the concept of social exclusion and the diversity of homelessness are nuanced – accordingly highlighting how urban design contributes to the exclusion of those who are most vulnerable in our society and highlighting how legal measures do the same.
I believe that understanding and empathy are crucial to strengthening inclusion and diversity in architecture. That we are curious and seeking to establish new encounters - and that these encounters help to push our own preconceptions.
This is exactly the kind of encounter that “No ACCESS” creates.”
Kristine Leth Juul, Rector, Aarhus School of Architecture
An invitation to discuss the exclusionary city
NO ACCESS - Social Exclusion in Urban Spaces, edited by Pia Justesen, provides insight into the exclusionary factors of the modern city. The book describes concrete typologies, explanations, and experiences of exclusionary design. It addresses professional and ethical considerations and explains the legal prohibitions of sleeping rough and begging. In NO ACCESS, Pia Justesen explores a different path towards more inclusive urban spaces based on international human rights.
Pia Justesen has included seven oral histories from people in homelessness. Readers of the book will meet Arima, Franz, Gina, Ivan, Junior, Luna and Sussi who talk about their personal experiences of living and moving around in the exclusionary and ostracizing city.