Josje Bouwmeester

Josje Bouwmeester is an Assistant Professor at Utrecht University's Faculty of Geosciences, Department of Human Geography and Spatial Planning. Her work bridges urban governance, land policy, and spatial planning, with a focus on sustainability and affordability in densification projects.

Research Expertise: Urban governance mechanisms, property rights in densification, informal spatial markets, and equity implications of planning policies. Her studies span the Netherlands, Switzerland, and Kenya, examining how complex ownership structures and regulatory informality shape urban redevelopment outcomes.

Publications Trends reveal a strong focus on:

• 2024: Negotiation frameworks between authorities and landowners
• 2023: Policy compliance gaps and aging population housing needs
• 2022: International planning law collaborations
• 2021: Informal settlement dynamics