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 regeneration
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Urban and regional planning
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Creative industries
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Globalisation
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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2013
Journal Article
The creative city and the redevelopment of the Toronto Entertainment District: a BIA-led regeneration process
Darchen, Sebastien (2013). The creative city and the redevelopment of the Toronto Entertainment District: a BIA-led regeneration process. International Planning Studies, 18 (2), 188-203. doi: 10.1080/13563475.2013.774147
2013
Journal Article
The regeneration process of entertainment zones and the Business Improvement Area model: a comparison between Toronto and Vancouver.
Darchen, Sebastien (2013). The regeneration process of entertainment zones and the Business Improvement Area model: a comparison between Toronto and Vancouver.. Planning Practice and Research, 28 (4), 420-439. doi: 10.1080/02697459.2013.784941
2013
Journal Article
Social sustainability in urban regeneration practice: a case study of the Fortitude Valley Renewal Plan in Brisbane
Darchen, Sebastien and Ladouceur, Emma (2013). Social sustainability in urban regeneration practice: a case study of the Fortitude Valley Renewal Plan in Brisbane. Australian Planner, 50 (4), 340-350. doi: 10.1080/07293682.2013.764909
2013
Conference Publication
Recent Ipswich CBD revitalisation - backdrop and reflections
Huston, Simon, Darchen, Sebastien and May, Kylie (2013). Recent Ipswich CBD revitalisation - backdrop and reflections. 19th Annual Pacific Rim Real Estate Society Conference, Melbourne, Australia, 13-16 January 2013. Melbourne, Australia: Pacific Rim Real Estate Society (PRRES).
2013
Conference Publication
Brisbane’s urbanism: looking for an identity. What can we learn from Inala
Greenop, Kelly and Darchen, Sebastien (2013). Brisbane’s urbanism: looking for an identity. What can we learn from Inala. 49th ISOCARP Congress 2013, Brisbane, Australia, 1-4 October 2013. Hague, Netherlands: ISOCARP.
2013
Conference Publication
Brisbane's urbanism: looking for an identity. What can we learn from Inala
Greenop, Kelly and Darchen, Sebastien (2013). Brisbane's urbanism: looking for an identity. What can we learn from Inala. 49th Congress of the International-Society-of-City-and-Regional-Planners (ISOCARP), Brisbane Australia, Oct 01-04, 2013. HAGUE: ISOCARP.
2013
Journal Article
The local governance of culture-led regeneration projects: a comparison between Montreal and Toronto
Sebastien, Darchen and Tremblay, Diane-Gabrielle (2013). The local governance of culture-led regeneration projects: a comparison between Montreal and Toronto. Urban Research and Practice, 6 (2), 140-157. doi: 10.1080/17535069.2013.808433
2013
Conference Publication
Delivering successful TOD projects in the context of inner-city suburbs: case studies from Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney
Searle, Glen, Darchen, Sébastien and Huston, Simon (2013). Delivering successful TOD projects in the context of inner-city suburbs: case studies from Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney. PIA 2013: Planning Institute of Australia National Congress 2013, Canberra, ACT, Australia, 24-27 March, 2013.
2013
Conference Publication
Vertical mixed use communities: a compact city model
Mateo-Babiano, Iderlina B. and Darchen, Sébastien (2013). Vertical mixed use communities: a compact city model. SOAC 2013: 6th State of Australian Cities Conference, Sydney, NSW, Australia, 26-29 November, 2013. Hobart, TAS, Australia: State of Australian Cities Research Network.
2013
Journal Article
Decline, regeneration and constraints: Perespectives on Ipswich City Heart
Huston, Simon Hugh and Darchen, Sebastien (2013). Decline, regeneration and constraints: Perespectives on Ipswich City Heart. SSRN Electronic Journal doi: 10.2139/ssrn.2206694
2013
Conference Publication
Creative economy policies for the video game industry: an Australia/Canada comparison
Darchen, Sebastien and Tremblay, Diane-Gabrielle (2013). Creative economy policies for the video game industry: an Australia/Canada comparison. AAG Annual Meeting 2013, Los Angeles Ca, 8-14 April 2013. Washington, DC, United States: Association of American Geographers.
2012
Journal Article
Sustainable urban regeneration and the TOD development model: Lessons from Albion Mill in Brisbane
Darchen, Sebastien and Huston, Simon (2012). Sustainable urban regeneration and the TOD development model: Lessons from Albion Mill in Brisbane. Pacific Rim Property Research Journal, 18 (2), 95-105. doi: 10.1080/14445921.2012.11104353
2012
Journal Article
De-risking transport-oriented development regeneration
Huston, Simon, Darchen, Sebastien and Ladouceur, Emma (2012). De-risking transport-oriented development regeneration. Journal of Urban Regeneration and Renewal, 5 (3), 224-234.
2012
Journal Article
Next level thinking: A way forward for the Australian video game industry
Darchen Sebastien (2012, 02 10). Next level thinking: A way forward for the Australian video game industry
2012
Conference Publication
Creative economy policies : the case of the video game industry in Brisbane and Melbourne (Australia)
Darchen, Sebastien (2012). Creative economy policies : the case of the video game industry in Brisbane and Melbourne (Australia). AAG Annual Meeting 2012, New York City, N.Y. United States, 24-28 February 2012.
2012
Conference Publication
TOD development in theory and practice: The case of Albion Mill
Huston, Simon, Darchen, Sebastien and Ladouceur, Emma (2012). TOD development in theory and practice: The case of Albion Mill. 18th Annual Pacific-Rim Real Estate Society Conference, Adelaide, Australia, 15-18 January 2012. Adelaide, Australia: Pacific Rim Real Estate Society (PRRES).
2012
Conference Publication
Does place-making lead to socially sustainable communities? Study of the Fortitude Valley Renewal Plan
Darchen, Sebastien (2012). Does place-making lead to socially sustainable communities? Study of the Fortitude Valley Renewal Plan. 5th International Urban Design Conference 2012, Melbourne, Australia, 10-12 September 2012. Brisbane, Australia: AST Management.
2011
Conference Publication
Creative city movements in Toronto and Vancouver: A comparative analysis
Darchen, Sebastien (2011). Creative city movements in Toronto and Vancouver: A comparative analysis. 3rd World Planning Schools Congress (WPSC2011), Perth, W.A., Australia, 4-8 July 2011. Perth, W.A., Australia: University of Western Australia.
2011
Conference Publication
Creative city strategies in Toronto and Vancouver: Towards a comparative analysis with Australian cities (Melbourne and Brisbane
Darchen, Sebastien (2011). Creative city strategies in Toronto and Vancouver: Towards a comparative analysis with Australian cities (Melbourne and Brisbane. State of Australian Cities National Conference 2011, Melbourne, Australia, 29 November - 2 December 2011. Melbourne, Australia: Australian Sustainable Cities and Regions Network (ASCRN).
2010
Journal Article
What attracts and retains knowledge workers/students: The quality of place or career opportunities?
Darchen, Sebastien and Tremblay, Diane-Gabrielle (2010). What attracts and retains knowledge workers/students: The quality of place or career opportunities?. Cities, 27 (4), 225-233. doi: 10.1016/j.cities.2009.12.009
Funding
Past funding
Supervision
Availability
- Dr Sebastien Darchen is:
- Available for supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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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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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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