Raisa Sultana
Doctor of Philosophy candidate
Urban planning, Urban design
Biography
Raisa Sultana is a PhD candidate at the University of Melbourne. Her research focuses on children's access to public open spaces in dense urban environments, integrating urban morphology and spatial analysis. She holds a Master of Science in Urban and Regional Planning and Development and a Bachelor of Science in Geography and Environment, both from the University of Dhaka. She has been teaching at the University of Dhaka since 2018 and is currently on study leave for her PhD. She has published several research articles and book chapters on accessibility, public space and urban quality of life.
Thesis
Children’s Access to Public Open Spaces in High-Density Urban Contexts
In dense urban environments, scarce land resources and competing spatial demands often result in limited public open spaces, restricting children's access to these areas. This research adopts an exploratory approach to examine how children navigate their built environment and the influence of urban form elements on their accessibility. By integrating affordance theory and assemblage thinking, the research aims to comprehensively understand the complex interactions between spatial characteristics, urban form, and access. Through case studies in Dhaka and Bangkok, and employing observation and mapping techniques, this research seeks to contribute to the discourse on urban planning, advocating for equitable access to public open spaces for all children.
Contact
- Email rssult@student.unimelb.edu.au
- ORCID Profile ORCID