IHS in the media

Rotterdam panoramic view

At the Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies (IHS), our colleagues occasionally share their field-informed insights via external media, blending academic expertise with applied urban solutions across education, advisory services, and research. These contributions enhance visibility around sustainable cities, housing policy, and urban resilience.

Where can you find our urban development experts?

IHS has been featured in a range of platforms, including:

  • Industry online platforms
  • Research and policy publications
  • Professional networks

Media appearances (most recent first)

Who?What?Platform
Alexander LosFrom air quality to liveabilityConvergence (June 2025)
Ore FikaWhy land matters in the fight for affordable housingCities Today (March 2025)
Somesh Sharma Contribution to 5th IAM NewsletterUnited Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (March 2025)
Pamela Duran DiazHarnessing community voices: The power of participatory urban planning Cities Today (November 2024)
Charmae Pyl Wissink-NercuaNature-based solutions: An underutilised ally to urban resilienceCities Today (December 2023)
Peter ScholtenCloser Cities Academic Seminar: Understanding and Stimulating Knowledge SharingCloser Cities (June 2023)
David DodmanUrbanising the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change International Institute for Environment and Development (May 2023)
Maartje van EerdEuropean Cities can also learn from the Global SouthErasmus University Rotterdam (February 2023)
Elena Marie EnsenadoNature-based solutions: An underutilised ally to urban resilienceCities Today (February 2023)
Lasse GerritsNavigating the opportunities and challenges of smart city technologyCities Today (January 2023)

Press & media inquiries

We welcome collaboration with journalists, editors, and producers who are looking for:

  • Insights from urban development education
  • Perspectives drawn from IHS advisory work
  • Expert commentary on applied urban research
  • Analysis of sustainable cities, housing policy, and urban resilience

Contact for press and media requests:
Email: web@ihs.nl

When reaching out, please include:

  • Your name and media outlet
  • Topic or angle of your story
  • Interview format and deadline

Compare @count study programme

  • @title

    • Duration: @duration
Compare study programmes