Psychogeography as Embodied Connection to Place

Area of Science:

• Urban Studies
• Environmental Psychology
• Human Geography

Background:

• Psychogeography offers a unique lens for exploring urban environments.
• Embodied experiences and sensory data are crucial for understanding human-environment interactions.
• Traditional research methods may not fully capture the subjective experience of cities.

Purpose of the Study:

• To introduce psychogeography as a research methodology.
• To demonstrate the application of psychogeography in urban planning and public health.
• To explore how embodied drifting (dérive) and creative cartography enhance understanding of urban sensory data.

Main Methods:

• Embodied practice of drifting (dérive) through urban landscapes.
• Creative cartography and documentation following the dérive.
• Analysis of sensory data and personal embodiment within the urban environment.

Main Results:

• Drifting and mapping reveal nuanced patterns of sensory data embodiment.
• Psychogeographic insights can inform urban planning decisions.
• The method provides a richer understanding of the subjective experience of urban environments.

Conclusions:

• Psychogeography is a valuable research method for urban studies.
• Embodied exploration and creative mapping enhance understanding of human-environment interactions.
• This approach has practical applications in urban planning and public health.