The Right to the City

Susan Bird, David Vakalis

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    Abstract

    This paper is about human rights and activism. It draws on the work of
    theorist Henri Lefebvre to argue for a right to the city, and explores a spatial
    regulation of public space. Human rights associated with protest, or activism in
    urban spaces, include the rights to free speech, movement and association. This
    paper will interrogate legislation that runs contrary to these rights, in particular the
    APEC Meeting (Police Powers) Act 2007 (NSW). It examines the experiences of
    an excluded person under the Act, and asks what qualities are being prioritised in
    dominant, conservative visions of the city. It calls for an inclusive, diverse and
    creative public space to challenge urban dystopias.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationActivating Human Rights and Peace
    Subtitle of host publicationUniversal Responsibility Conference 2008 Conference Proceedings
    EditorsDr. Rob Garbutt
    Place of PublicationLismore
    PublisherSouthern Cross University
    Pages316-325
    Number of pages9
    ISBN (Electronic)978-0-9804980-5-9
    Publication statusPublished - 2008

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