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Dr. ir. T. (Terry) van Dijk is an Associate Professor in Planning and Design at the Faculty of Spatial Sciences, University of Groningen. He specializes in the intersection of urban design and planning, emphasizing collaborative processes and the role of design in shaping societal outcomes. His work focuses on stakeholder engagement, spatial imagination, and innovative urban policies.
Education:
- Bachelor/Master: Wageningen University (1997 thesis on riverbank recreational use)
- Ph.D.: Delft University of Technology (2004, on Central European land fragmentation)
Research Interests: Terry investigates how design and visionary thinking enhance decision-making in urban and regional planning. Key themes include:
- The persuasive power of plans and designs in shaping public perception
- Boundary spanning in climate adaptation and post-disaster rebuilding
- Child-friendly urban policies and local agenda-setting.
Teaching & Leadership: Coordinates the Master’s program in Social Planning and teaches regional design practices. Known for integrating fieldwork and interactive methods into education.
Grants & Projects:
- EU-funded Interreg IIIb ‘Farland’ and 6th Framework ‘Plurel’ projects
- PostDoc: ‘Reinventing landscape planning in MetroLand’ (resulting in ‘Regional Planning for Open Space’)
Professional Roles:
- Editor of Journal Ruimte en Maatschappij
- Past member of NWO Open Competition pre-selection board
