Personal profile
Research interests
Flora Fessler, B.A. M.Sc. works in participatory, dialogue-oriented processes with innovative co-creative methods and analyses sustainable behaviour at the interfaces of climate, consumption and mobility in order to derive informed adaptation measures and strategies as well as future-proof solutions for cities and regions. Besides her Bachelor's degrees in Cultural and Social Anthropology and Spatial Planning, she holds a Master's degree in Urban Design from HafenCity University Hamburg. With her extensive experience gained in private planning offices, municipal offices and research institutions, she enriches inter- and transdisciplinary research projects at AIT.
Education/Academic qualification
Urban Design, Master, HafenCity University Hamburg
1 Oct 2017 → 1 Oct 2019
Urban and Regional Planning, Bachelor, TU Wien
1 Sept 2012 → 1 Jun 2017
Cultural and Social Anthropology, Bachelor, Fakultät für Interdisziplinäre Forschung und Fortbildung
1 Sept 2011 → 1 Sept 2015
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 5 Gender Equality -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 13 Climate Action
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Research output
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Digitally Supported Participation Processes and Tools to Promote Gender-Responsive Public Spaces
Fessler, F., Reinwald, F., Weichselbaumer, R., Wentz, J. & Gebetsroither-Geringer, E., 20 Mar 2024, In: International Journal of E-Planning Research. 13, 1, 25 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Gender-sensitive use and development of (digital) participation and analysis tools for equal access to open spaces
Fessler, F. (Autor, Keynote), Gebetsroither-Geringer, E. & Reinwald, F., 2023, LET IT GROW, LET US PLAN, LET IT GROW – Nature-based Solutions for Sustainable Resilient Smart Green and Blue Cities.: Proceedings of REAL CORP 2023, 28th International Conference on Urban Development, Regional Planning and Information Society. LJubiljana, Slowenia. Beyer, C., Popovich, V., Zeile, P., Beyer, C., Ryser, J. & Kaufmann, H. (eds.). p. 315-327Research output: Chapter in Book or Conference Proceedings › Conference Proceedings with Oral Presentation › peer-review
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Time-based solutions for gender equal, low carbon, sustainable urban transformation: Learning from European Time-Planning Practices
Fessler, F. (Author, Invited), Wankiewicz, H. (Autor, Keynote) & Tummers, L. (Author, Invited), 2023, LET IT GROW, LET US PLAN, LET IT GROW – Nature-based Solutions for Sustainable Resilient Smart Green and Blue Cities.: Proceedings of REAL CORP 2023, 28th International Conference on Urban Development, Regional Planning and Information Society. Ljubljana, Slovenia. Schrenk, M., Popovich, V., Elisei, P., Beyer, C., Ryser, J. & Kaufmann, H. (eds.). p. 835-848Research output: Chapter in Book or Conference Proceedings › Conference Proceedings without Presentation › peer-review
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Metropolitan Peripheries as New Urban Landscapes. Designing a Co-Creative Toolbox for the Integrated Development of the Vienna City Region
Fessler, F., Ramière, C., Staubmann, C., Haas, M., Krebs, R. & Mayr, S., Sept 2021, Creating Habitats for the 3rd Millennium: Smart – Sustainable – Climate Neutral. : Proceedings of REAL CORP 2021, 26th International Conference on Urban Development, Regional Planning and Information Society. Vienna, Austria. Schrenk, M., Popovich, V., Zeile, P., Elisei, P., Beyer, C., Ryser, J. & Stöglehner, G. (eds.). p. 1167-1172Research output: Chapter in Book or Conference Proceedings › Conference Proceedings with Oral Presentation
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Performing the playful City. Eine ethnographische Exploration bewegend-spielerischer Raumaneignung durch Parkour
Fessler, F., 2020Research output: Thesis › Master's Thesis
Activities
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Horizon Europe project KNOWING
Fessler, F. (Speaker)
Nov 2022Activity: Talk or presentation / Lecture › Presentation at a scientific conference / workshop
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ULI Urban Land Institute Germany / Austria /Switzerland (External organisation)
Fessler, F. (Member)
1 Oct 2022Activity: Advisory Positions and Standardisation › Advisory positions in national and international organisations and expert groups
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Performing the Playful City
Fessler, F. (Speaker)
Jun 2021Activity: Talk or presentation / Lecture › Presentation at a scientific conference / workshop
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vai Vorarlberger Architektur Institut (External organisation)
Fessler, F. (Member)
1 Jan 2020Activity: Advisory Positions and Standardisation › Advisory positions in national and international organisations and expert groups
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Österreichische Raumordnungskonferenz - ÖREK 2030 (External organisation)
Fessler, F. (Member)
1 Jan 2020 → 1 Oct 2020Activity: Advisory Positions and Standardisation › Advisory positions in national and international organisations and expert groups