Where do we feel we belong? Our feelings of comfort, welcome, and connection to others are tied to the environment and communities we live in.

Visitors joined Gehl's Chief Innovation Officer Jeff Risom for a deep-dive session into a map of the landscape of belonging in Dubai, and what it means for the city's future.

Through a mapping exercise, Gehl charted patterns in the types of spaces people turn to in search of belonging, and signal opportunities to make the city the world's most livable by 2050. To start mapping your own landscape of belonging in Dubai, visit mpt.link/belongingdubai

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About Jeff Risom

Jeff Risom is a partner and the Chief Innovation Officer at Gehl. Jeff leads Gehl’s innovation team in finding new ways to work with data and develop innovative solutions to make better cities for people.

His latest projects include working with the city of London to help reduce people’s exposure to poor air quality through the Thrive Zone strategy as well as mapping ‘foodscapes’ in Copenhagen to help youth change their eating habits towards healthier food choices. Jeff works globally with public and private clients and is always inclined to work on projects that aim for sustainability, inclusiveness, and equality for all.


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