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  • Urban Studies
  • Environmental Psychology
  • Human Geography

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  • 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.