Jing Spaaij

Jing Spaaij is an independent research and engagement practice focused on making cities more equitable. The work brings academic research together with practical community involvement, aiming to create social impact while generating value for both researchers and the communities they work with. A central part of this approach is participatory, co-creative research that involves residents directly in shaping their environments.

Jing Spaaij offers guidance to people and project teams seeking to engage diverse groups of citizens or make design and planning processes fairer. The practice emphasizes collaboration and the role of community perspectives in informing decisions that affect places and the people who live in them. Visitors can explore Jing Spaaij’s projects, news, publications, and reports, or get in touch to discuss how community engagement could support their work.

By connecting theory with practice, Jing Spaaij aims to help research and planning contribute to more inclusive urban environments