About this Event
What does it mean to understand accessibility not simply as the ability to reach destinations, but as something collectively shaped, negotiated and sustained through everyday practices, social relationships and institutions?
The invites researchers, policymakers, practitioners, civil society organisations and community representatives to its final public event, taking place Thursday, 21 January 2027.
Drawing on the findings and experiences of the COMMON_ACCESS research project, this event will explore how accessibility is socially produced, how inequalities in access emerge and persist, and how communities, public authorities and other actors can work together to create fairer and more inclusive mobility futures.
Rather than a conventional research dissemination conference, the event is designed as a space for dialogue, reflection and knowledge exchange.
What to expect
- Insights from COMMON_ACCESS: Key concepts, research findings and lessons from the project.
- Three parallel thematic dialogues: Interactive discussions bringing together research evidence, practical experience and different perspectives on accessibility.
- Collective reflection: Identifying opportunities to translate research into policy, planning and community action.
- Networking and exhibition: Informal conversations with project partners and participants, accompanied by a poster exhibition.
Who should attend?
The event is open to researchers and students, transport and urban planning professionals, local and regional authorities, policymakers, civil society organisations, community groups and anyone interested in mobility justice, accessibility and more inclusive cities and neighbourhoods.
Participation is free. Registration is required.
About COMMON_ACCESS
COMMON_ACCESS is an international research collaboration investigating accessibility as a common good. The project explores the social, spatial and institutional dimensions of accessibility, with particular attention to community-led practices, inclusion and mobility justice.
Through collaborative research and engagement with local actors, COMMON_ACCESS seeks to develop new understandings and practical approaches to creating more equitable accessibility.
Join us to share ideas, challenge assumptions and contribute to the conversation about the future of accessibility.
Event venue & nearby stays
Sky Room, Zone 29, 29 Marylebone Road, London, United Kingdom
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