About
Joey Koning is an External employee at the Faculty of Spatial Sciences, University of Groningen, where he conducts research in spatial planning. Holding an MSc. degree, he maintains active academic engagement with contact details including email joey.koning@rug.nl and phone numbers +31 50 363 3897/+31 50 363 3901.
His research portfolio centers on:
- Spatial and Urban Planning frameworks
- Utopian Theory applications
- Transformative spatial practices
- State-led Planning methodologies
- Literature-based analysis of planning challenges
Koning investigates how imaginative approaches can address spatial challenges, emphasizing the rehabilitation of utopian thinking in contemporary planning discourse. His work synthesizes theoretical concepts with practical planning applications through rigorous literature review methodologies.
His 2024 publication 'Rehabilitating Utopias' in Planning Practice & Research demonstrates this approach, receiving 10 citations and 211 downloads. The article establishes connections between utopian imagination and spatial problem-solving, reflecting his focus on nuanced theoretical-practical integration in planning scholarship.
No information is available regarding scientific awards, student supervision activities, active grants, or dedicated research facilities associated with his position.
