Overview
Background
Dr. Sébastien Darchen holds a PhD in Urban Studies obtained in 2008 at Institut de la Recherche Scientifique (INRS-Urbanisation) in Montreal, Canada.
His main research area is about the political economy of the built environment. He studies the strategies of urban stakeholders (Developers, City Planners, Urban Designers) involved in the provision of the built environment especially in urban regeneration contexts He is also interested in cultural planning and in developing practical solutions to sustain creativity in cities and create great places in cities (place-making).
Topics: Urban regeneration; Land-use planning; Political economy of the built environment; Cultural history of cities; Place-making
Availability
- Dr Sebastien Darchen is:
- Available for supervision
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Urban Planning, Université Paris VIII
- Masters (Coursework), Université Paris VIII
- Postgraduate Diploma, Paris West University Nanterre La Defense
- Masters (Coursework), University of Cape Town
- Doctor of Philosophy, L'Université du Québec à Montréal
Research interests
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Urban and regional planning
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Creative industries
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Urban regeneration
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Globalisation
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History of music scenes
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Culture and cities
Research impacts
Dr. Sébastien Darchen has expertise in urban regeneration in different urban contexts (France, Canada, U.S and Australia). He has published 40 referreed academic articles most of them in top urban planning/urban studies journals such as Urban Studies, Cities, European Planning Studies. He was the lead editor for 3 edited collections published with Routledge and Palgrave McMillan. One book on urban sustainability and 2 on music and place.
Works
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2021
Book
Electronic cities: music, policies and space in the 21st Century
Sébastien Darchen, Damien Charrieras and John Willsteed eds. (2021). Electronic cities: music, policies and space in the 21st Century. Singapore: Palgrave McMillan. doi: 10.1007/978-981-33-4741-0
2021
Other Outputs
Pandemie et musique electro: vers un second souffle?
Darchen, Sebastien (2021, 01 13). Pandemie et musique electro: vers un second souffle? The Conversation
2021
Book Chapter
Introduction: Electronic music, policies and spaces in the contemporary city
Darchen, Sebastien, Charrieras, Damien and Willsteed, John (2021). Introduction: Electronic music, policies and spaces in the contemporary city. Electronic cities: music, policies and space in the 21st Century. (pp. 1-16) edited by Sébastien Darchen, Damien Charrieras and John Willsteed. Singapore: Palgrave McMillan. doi: 10.1007/978-981-33-4741-0_1
2021
Book Chapter
Conclusion
Charrieras, Damien, Darchen, Sebastien and Willsteed, John (2021). Conclusion. Electronic cities: music, policies and space in the 21st Century. (pp. 279-296) edited by Sebastien Darchen, Damien Charrieras and John Willsteed. Singapore: Palgrave McMillan. doi: 10.1007/978-981-33-4741-0_17
2020
Journal Article
Delivering social sustainability in the inner-city: the transformation of South-West Montreal, Quebec (Canada)
Darchen, Sébastien and Poitras, Claire (2020). Delivering social sustainability in the inner-city: the transformation of South-West Montreal, Quebec (Canada). Local Environment, 25 (4), 305-319. doi: 10.1080/13549839.2020.1744117
2020
Book Chapter
Project implementation
Darchen, Sebastien, Johnson, Laurel, Sipe, Neil and Mongard, John (2020). Project implementation. Placemaking fundamentals for the built environment. (pp. 177-199) edited by Dominique Hess and Cristina Hernandez-Santin. Singapore, Singapore: Palgrave McMillan. doi: 10.1007/978-981-32-9624-4_9
2020
Book Chapter
Global homogenization of public space? a comparison of Western and Eastern contexts
Panjaitan, Tigor, Pojani, Dorina and Darchen, Sebastien (2020). Global homogenization of public space? a comparison of Western and Eastern contexts. Companion to public space. (pp. 165-181) edited by Vikas Metha and Danilo Palazzo. Abingdon, Oxon, United Kingdom: Routledge.
2019
Journal Article
Home-based work in cities: in search of an appropriate urban planning response
Zenkteler, Matthew, Darchen, Sebastien, Mateo-Babiano, Derlie and Baffour, Bernard (2019). Home-based work in cities: in search of an appropriate urban planning response. Futures, 135 102494, 102494. doi: 10.1016/j.futures.2019.102494
2019
Other Outputs
It's hot in there: evolution of the Goth subculture in subtropical Brisbane
Darchen, Sebastien and Willsteed, John (2019, 09 19). It's hot in there: evolution of the Goth subculture in subtropical Brisbane The Conversation
2019
Journal Article
Contextual and external factors enabling planning innovations in a regeneration context: the Lyon Confluence project (France)
Darchen, Sébastien (2019). Contextual and external factors enabling planning innovations in a regeneration context: the Lyon Confluence project (France). International Planning Studies, 25 (4), 1-15. doi: 10.1080/13563475.2019.1626220
2019
Other Outputs
Sur l'ile de Nantes, l'expérimentation urbaine peut elle se pérenniser?
Darchen, Sebastien and Simon, Gwendal (2019, 06 06). Sur l'ile de Nantes, l'expérimentation urbaine peut elle se pérenniser?
2019
Journal Article
Do sustainability rating tools deliver the best outcomes in master planned urban infill projects? City to the Lake experience
Sparshott, Paul John, Darchen, Sebastien and Stjohn, David (2019). Do sustainability rating tools deliver the best outcomes in master planned urban infill projects? City to the Lake experience. Australian Planner, 55 (2), 1-9. doi: 10.1080/07293682.2019.1569077
2019
Book Chapter
Planning innovation politics and process for urban sustainability
Darchen, Sébastien and Searle, Glen (2019). Planning innovation politics and process for urban sustainability. Global Planning Innovations for Urban Sustainability. (pp. 1-11) edited by Sébastien Darchen and Glen Searle. Abingdon, Oxon United Kingdom: Routledge. doi: 10.4324/9781351124225-1
2019
Book Chapter
Los Angeles, United States: adaptive re-use of buildings to regenerate the inner-city
Napoli, Amanda, Darchen, Sébastien and Spivack, Donald (2019). Los Angeles, United States: adaptive re-use of buildings to regenerate the inner-city. Global Planning Innovations for Urban Sustainability. (pp. 135-147) edited by Sébastien Darchen and Glen Searle. Abingdon, Oxon United Kingdom: Routledge. doi: 10.4324/9781351124225-10
2019
Book Chapter
Conclusion
Darchen, Sébastien and Searle, Glen (2019). Conclusion. Global Planning Innovations for Urban Sustainability. (pp. 197-207) edited by Sébastien Darchen and Glen Searle . Abingdon, Oxon United Kingdom: Routledge.
2018
Other Outputs
Our cities fall short on sustainability but planning innovations offer local solutions
Darchen, Sebastien and Searle, Glen (2018, 12 14). Our cities fall short on sustainability but planning innovations offer local solutions
2018
Other Outputs
When neighbourhoods become dangerous, look to local strengths for a lifeline
Darchen, Sebastien, Simon, Gwendal and Roitman, Sonia (2018, 05 25). When neighbourhoods become dangerous, look to local strengths for a lifeline The Conversation
2018
Other Outputs
France has a unique approach to regenerating inner cities – what can we learn from its success?
Darchen, Sebastien and Simon, Gwendal (2018, 03 12). France has a unique approach to regenerating inner cities – what can we learn from its success?
2018
Other Outputs
How virtual 3D modelling and simulation can help us create better cities
Liu, Yan, Mateo-Babiano, Iderlina and Darchen, Sebastien (2018, 01 30). How virtual 3D modelling and simulation can help us create better cities The Conversation
2018
Journal Article
The shifting spaces of creativity in Hong Kong
Damien, Charrieras, Darchen, Sebastien and Sigler, Thomas (2018). The shifting spaces of creativity in Hong Kong. Cities, 74, 134-141. doi: 10.1016/j.cities.2017.11.014
Supervision
Availability
- Dr Sebastien Darchen is:
- Available for supervision
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Available projects
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Place-making in Australian Cities
I am looking for PhD candidates on place-making. It could be related to the topic of urban regeneration. But also to the involvement of the local communities in creating 'Places'.
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Culture in Cities
I am looking for PhD students willing to work on Culture in Cities. It could be on promoting culture in cities through design and planning. The project also includes the study on specific types of culture such as music and the study of music scenes as well as the policies sustaining those scenes.
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Design innovations
I am looking for PhD students willing to do a PhD thesis on Design innovations in cities. It could be part of regeneration projects. Those innovations might relate to climate change adaptation or more social aspects (placemaking, third place) as well as economic aspects (providing space for new entrepreneurs). The PhD student will identify recent innovations to tackle urban challenges.
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The delivery of affordable housing
I am looking for PhD students willing to study the delivery of affordable housing in inner-city context in Australian cities. I am especially interested in supervising students with an interest in developing design and planning solutions to resolve the current housing crisis.
Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Extended Reality for Architecture, Engineering and Construction (XR+AEC)
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Dan Luo, Professor Ali Cheshmehzangi
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Doctor Philosophy
Developing Great Australian Cities
Associate Advisor
Completed supervision
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2024
Doctor Philosophy
Bridging Theory and Practice: An Integrated Approach to Urban Growth Management
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Honorary Professor Neil Sipe, Dr Sara Alidoust
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2019
Doctor Philosophy
An integrated strategic planning process for developing sustainable master-planned communities and towns
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Lynda Cheshire
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2021
Doctor Philosophy
Public Space Privatisation: The Experience of Indonesian Cities
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Dorina Pojani
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2020
Master Philosophy
Climate sensitive urban design: a comparison between Brisbane (Australia) and Nagpur (India)
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Dorina Pojani
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