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Ruth Nelson @ruthjnelson.bsky.social · 4d

#capetown #scenarios #geospatial #analysis #spatialjustice #research

Ruth Nelson @ruthjnelson.bsky.social · 4d

I believe that science cannot tell us what theory is the most ethical theory of all, that rather lies in philosophy, context &personal beliefs, however science can make clear the impacts of choosing different definitions of justice and bring justice onto the table as an important consideration. 4/4

Ruth Nelson @ruthjnelson.bsky.social · 4d

We apply the MAP framework, which operationalises different ethical theories to measure equity of access for each scenario.

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Ruth Nelson @ruthjnelson.bsky.social · 4d

The primary question this paper poses is: how do we plan for a more just future when the future is uncertain? In response, we develop transport scenarios for the future in the City of Cape based on stakeholder engagement and develop accessibility models for each scenario 2/4

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Ruth Nelson @ruthjnelson.bsky.social · 4d

I’m really pleased to share a paper that has recently been published of mine and my wonderful co-authors BinBin Jiang Pearce, Martijn Warnier and @trivikrama.bsky.social : www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

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Constructing just mobility futures

Scenario planning has become a common approach within transportation research to understand the varying impacts of transportation planning. By examini…

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Ruth Nelson @ruthjnelson.bsky.social · Sep 8

Emails from predatory journals used to annoy me, now I take a moment to appreciate their words of praise, before swiftly hitting the delete and junk button #academicchatter #takewhatyoucan #research

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Ruth Nelson @ruthjnelson.bsky.social · Aug 26

I will never understand a reviewer who is condescending, or belittling… the review process is indeed meant to be a form of assessment, but also, academic debate…. What is there to be gained by degrading authors who might have worked months if not years on a piece of work? #academicchatter #academia

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Ruth Nelson @ruthjnelson.bsky.social · Aug 22

A preview to my new job loading ! Watch this space to hear more… SAIL Amsterdam happens every 5 years in Amsterdam and is the largest sailing parade in the world. It boasts hundreds of ships, boats and submarines originating from all over the world!! #sail #amsterdam #newjobloading #heelgezellig

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Nathan Kalman-Lamb @nkalamb.bsky.social · Jul 22

this is one of the worst crimes in human history and the entire global north and all of us in it share the responsibility

One million starved children and no shortage of food

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Ruth Nelson @ruthjnelson.bsky.social · May 8

#transport #capetown #equity #futureplanning

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Ruth Nelson @ruthjnelson.bsky.social · May 8

Hot off the press! Available in both Dutch and English

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Gelijke toegang tot vervoer voor iedereen

De Zuid-Afrikaanse Ruth Nelson ziet dat vervoer vaak wordt ontworpen op basis van economische overwegingen.

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Ruth Nelson @ruthjnelson.bsky.social · Apr 29

Beautiful Bristol - Bristol is famous for its colourful, charming row houses #bristol #travels #uk

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Ruth Nelson @ruthjnelson.bsky.social · Apr 27

Another fantastic GISRUK conference complete ! I have really enjoyed my time in Bristol and want to thank all the wonderful people I connected with and especially the organising committee for an amazing conference [email protected] #inspired #bristol #gisruk2025

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Ruth Nelson @ruthjnelson.bsky.social · Apr 16

Got this today! Some backstory: the first journal I applied to with this article desk rejected it - it's now one of the most viewed articles in @geog-analysis.bsky.social published in 2023! Key to the academic publishing process is grit, this is your sign to just keep going... #academia #publishing

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Catherine D'Ignazio (she/her/ella) @kanarinka.bsky.social · Feb 26

The Data + Feminism Lab is proud to support this brilliant and beautiful collaborative book! It’s available in Spanish and the title in English translates to “Feminist Security Studies from Latin America and the Caribbean’

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Ruth Nelson @ruthjnelson.bsky.social · Feb 26

What an awesome initiative! when the development of urban infrastructure involves the local community - the local community takes ownership! great case study #cyclinglanes #cycling #artists

Jason Thorne @jasonthorne.bsky.social · Feb 25

Help bring beauty to our bike lanes! Call for Artists now open for Toronto’s Concrete Barriers Mural Program to create works of art on cycle track barriers across the city. Since 2018 over 1,000 barriers have been hand painted or wrapped in designs by local artists. Details at tinyurl.com/dyhxknru

A city street scene featuring a decorative concrete barrier with a floral design, a tram track, and modern buildings. Pedestrians are visible on the sidewalk, and a vehicle can be seen in the distance.

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Kimon Krenz @kimonkrenz.bsky.social · Feb 17

If you—or someone you know—are eager to explore #SpaceSyntax in practice or research, consider the MSc in Space Syntax: Architecture and Cities at #UCL. Gain practical skills and insights into how spatial design shapes human behavior.

Join the info event online on 20 February 2025 bit.ly/ssac_info

A screenshot of the Space Syntax: Architecture & CIties MSc/MRes programme website (https://www.ucl.ac.uk/bartlett/architecture/programmes/postgraduate/msc-space-syntax-spatial-design-architecture-and-cities)

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Ruth Nelson @ruthjnelson.bsky.social · Feb 9

I am confident this course will offer the same experience and more, with some of the top experts in the field, covering important cutting-edge topics on the intersection of #urbanism and #AI. Sign up on the website before 28 Feb and for a 10% discount use the code RUTH :)

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Ruth Nelson @ruthjnelson.bsky.social · Feb 9

I have been a member of the Urban AI community for some time. Not only has it connected me to an amazing #community of practitioners and researchers, but exposed me to cutting edge ideas that have shaped my own thinking and #practice.

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Ruth Nelson @ruthjnelson.bsky.social · Feb 9

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Ruth Nelson @ruthjnelson.bsky.social · Feb 7

I mean it’s possible! She is my supurrrrrrrvisor :)

Ruth Nelson @ruthjnelson.bsky.social · Feb 5

The world is in shambles right now.. so I give you a picture of my sweet Kitty, she brings me joy everyday and is getting me through the last months of my PhD #acknowledgements #catsofbluesky #cat

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Ruth Nelson @ruthjnelson.bsky.social · Feb 2

How can a private citizen be given this much power ? Where are the institutions that are meant to be protecting the state from this kind of manipulation?

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Lewis Goodall @lewisgoodall.com · Feb 2

Charing Cross Road, pedestrianised today. Glorious. Because whenever you take cars away, cities get better.

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Ruth Nelson @ruthjnelson.bsky.social · Feb 1

Extraño* :)