IASPIS expert visit in Stockholm, 5 – 9 May, 2026

Hüseyincan Eryılmaz is a practice-based urban researcher and program coordinator working at the intersection of spatial justice, civil society, and participatory research and practice. He has nearly a decade of experience designing and coordinating civil society programs, including international exchange and subgrant mechanisms involving local communities, NGOs, and public actors. At the Center for Spatial Justice in Istanbul, he coordinates multi-stakeholder programs combining fieldwork, learning processes, and research-informed practice, with a focus on post-disaster recovery, urban justice, and local participation.

Center for Spatial Justice (Mekanda Adalet Derneği) is an independent, multidisciplinary organization based in Istanbul, working at the intersection of research, art, and social impact. Since 2016, the Center has developed an innovative approach that combines rigorous research methodologies with creative practices to address complex urban and environmental challenges. The organization’s work is grounded in field-based, collaborative research processes that bring together communities, researchers, and cultural practitioners. Using methods such as participatory mapping, citizen science, and qualitative fieldwork, the Center generates situated knowledge on spatial injustices—ranging from urban transformation to ecological degradation. These processes prioritize co-production, long-term engagement, and the integration of local knowledge into broader analytical frameworks.