Architecture
Sebastian Søgaard Hjortlund Svendsen
Title
Student, The Royal Academy
Department
Urbanism & Societal Change
Inclusive Cities for The Mind: Rethinking Public Space for Cognitive Inclusion
Urban spaces are often designed for the neurotypical majority, leaving people with dementia and other neurodivergent conditions struggling to navigate and participate in daily life. Sebastian plans to investigate how cities can better accommodate cognitive and sensory diversity through inclusive design that promotes dignity, mobility, and social connection.
Sebastian will conduct his investigation at Happy Cities and Simon Fraser University’s DEMSCAPES project in Vancouver, as well as a comparative study in Tokyo to broaden the global perspective.
Watch Sebastian's pitch here:
Category:
Accessibility
Design and innovation
urban space
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Sebastian Søgaard Hjortlund Svendsen
's investigation
Sebastian has begun his research. Below, you can read posts from his journey, where he describes his experiences and the insights he has gained so far.
March 2026
April 2026
