Publications
Explore the catalogue of scientific publications authored by COMMON_ACCESS consortium partners.
Accessibility through commoning. New perspectives for inclusive cities and beyond
This paper introduces Commoning Accessibility (CA) as a framework that views accessibility as a shared essential good for meeting needs and enabling participation. It draws on collaborative practices such as shared mobility, community-run amenities, and digital platforms, showing how co-creation and governance can enhance access, especially in transport-poor contexts. Grounded in commons theory, the paper offers conceptual and operational clarity for understanding CA across European settings.
European Planning Studies
Journal article:
21 November 2025
Commoning accessibility in (European) Peripheries
Using the concept of “commoning accessibility,” the UvA COMMON_ACCESS cohort examine grassroots efforts, like community transport and shared amenities, to reclaim access as a shared good. Through a systematic literature review, the paper reveals how policy environments shape these initiatives, not just through legislation but also through broader agenda-setting. The study offers a new analytical framework to understand when and how such community-led practices can transform accessibility in rural and peri-urban areas.
Transport Reviews
Journal article:
16 October 2025
commoning accessibility: A Research Agenda
Commoning Accessibility offers a new lens on equitable access in the 15-minute city, focusing on community-led practices, shared infrastructures, and collective care. This preprint sets out a research agenda to guide future studies and policy, aiming to shift accessibility planning toward everyday collaboration and local innovation.
Preprint:
24 September 2025
Seniorvriendelijke en inclusieve mobiliteit
This article, published in Flemish in Vereniging Leraars Aardrijkskunde (Flemish Association for Geography Teachers), examines how age-friendly environments, commoning accessibility initiatives and collaborative community-led approaches that treat mobility as a shared resource can support inclusive 'ageing in place' for older adults. Using Mobitwin in Flanders as a case, it shows how volunteer-based ride networks can address barriers to getting around while reducing social isolation.
Vereniging Leraars Aardrijkskunde
Journal article:
Beckers, C., Dewinter, M., Verhulst, L. (2025). Seniorvriendelijke en inclusieve mobiliteit. Jaarboek VLA (pp. 57-66)
2025