Profile
Kaori Ito
Urbanism Researcher | Professor, Department of Architecture, Faculty of Science and Technology, Tokyo University of Science
Born in Tokyo. Graduated from the University of Tokyo and received PhD in engineering. After working at Center for Spatial Information Science, the University of Tokyo, she has worked at Tokyo University of Science. Her areas of specialization are urban space analysis and design. Her research interest includes the relationships between public space and public life. She leads the artist group Tokyo Picnic Club and is involved in creative projects for urban public space both internationally and domestically. She also leads Civic Pride Research Group. Her major publications include “Civic Pride” and “Civic Pride 2.”
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