معرفی
Marlies Meijer is an Assistant Professor at Wageningen University's Landscape Architecture and Spatial Planning group, specializing in rural governance and planning. Her research focuses on community-led initiatives in depopulating regions, particularly exploring how non-governmental actors contribute to revitalization efforts. She holds a PhD from Radboud University (2018) and a BSc in Spatial Planning from Wageningen University (2010). Key research areas include governance innovations, community-government relations, and smart shrinkage strategies. She leads projects like Welcoming Spaces (EU-funded) examining migrant integration in shrinking regions and collaborates on Finland's Smart Shrinkage policy research. She teaches courses on planning methodologies and political dilemmas, advising students on topics like governance failures and adaptive rural strategies.
Education:
- PhD in Human Geography (2018), Radboud University
- BSc in Spatial Planning (2010), Wageningen University
Research Interests:
- Rural resilience and depopulation challenges
- Informal planning practices in Europe
- Community-based solutions for revitalization
Projects highlight her focus on transnational collaboration, with Welcoming Spaces addressing migrant contributions to shrinking regions and Smart Shrinkage proposing adaptive governance frameworks. Her work bridges academic inquiry with practical policy interventions, emphasizing participatory approaches.
