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Janni Sorensen holds a PhD in Urban and Regional Planning from the University of Illinois–Champaign Urbana and is Landinspektør from AAU 1997. She is engaged in research in the areas of planning in urban areas and in coastal transition. Before coming to AAU she worked as an associate professor at UNC Charlotte. In 2008 she established the Charlotte Action Research Project (CHARP). Her research agenda is focused on neighborhood scale participatory urban planning and community organizing. Dr. Sorensen’s work has led to many journal articles and several grants from local government and foundations that have supported her ongoing work in Charlotte neighborhoods. In 2017 she received the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) “Excellence and Innovation Award for the Civic Learning and Community Engagement Award.” And in 2018 she received the UNC Charlotte Bonnie E Cone distinguished professorship in Community Engagement.
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):
Education/Academic qualification
Regional Planning, PhD, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Award Date: 1 Jun 2007
landinspektør
Award Date: 1 Jul 1997
External positions
Associate Professor, University of North Carolina at Charlotte
2008 → …
assistant director, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
2005 → 2008
PhD candidate, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
1998 → 2007
Keywords
- Geography and Geology
- Sociology and Social Conditions
- Environment
- Politics and Administration
- Problem Based Learning
- Traffic and Transportation
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Collaborations from the last five years
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The role of spatial planning and housing policies in securing affordable housing for the working and middle class in Copenhagen
Thunberg, K. B. (PI), Sørensen, J. (Supervisor) & Sørensen, M. T. (Supervisor)
01/08/2024 → 31/07/2027
Project: PhD Project
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EmpowerUs: Socio-economic Empowerment of coastal communities as Users of the Sea to ensure sustainable coastal development
Ounanian, K. (PI), Jacobsen, R. B. (Project Applicant), Sørensen, J. (Other) & Ekstedt, J. (Other)
01/10/2022 → 30/09/2025
Project: Research
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Planning, governance and public participation under influence of the COVID-19 pandemic
Lissandrello, E. (PI), Sørensen, J. (PI), Olesen, K. (PI), Steffansen, R. N. (PI) & Nørgaard, L. S. (Project Participant)
01/03/2021 → 01/08/2023
Project: Research
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Contrasting inclusionary housing initiatives in Denmark, Sweden, and Norway: how the past shapes the present
Granath Hansson , A., Sorensen, J., Nordahl, B. & Sørensen, M. T., 12 Mar 2024, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Housing Studies. 22 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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Nuances of “Ghetto” Policies in Danish Spatial Planning
Sørensen, J., Sørensen, M. T. & Christensen, F. K., 22 Apr 2024, In: Nordic Journal of Urban Studies. 4, 1, p. 1-9 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment/debate › Communication
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Adaptation of Partnership Models in Times of COVID-19
Sørensen, J. & Bengle, T., 2023, The ‘New Normal’ in Planning, Governance and Participation : Transforming Urban Governance in a Post-pandemic World. Lissandrello, E., Sørensen, J., Olesen, K. & Steffansen, R. N. (eds.). Springer, p. 69-79 11 p. (Urban Book Series, Vol. Part F1104).Research output: Contribution to book/anthology/report/conference proceeding › Book chapter › Research › peer-review
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Conclusions
Lissandrello, E., Sørensen, J., Olesen, K. & Steffansen, R. N., 2023, The ‘New Normal’ in Planning, Governance and Participation: Transforming Urban Governance in a Post-pandemic World. Lissandrello, E., Sørensen, J., Olesen, K. & Nedergård Steffansen, R. (eds.). 1 ed. Springer, p. 315-326 12 p. (Urban Book Series, Vol. Part F1104).Research output: Contribution to book/anthology/report/conference proceeding › Book chapter › Research › peer-review
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Introduction to the New Normal in Planning, Governance, and Participation
Lissandrello, E., Sørensen, J., Olesen, K. & Steffansen, R. N., 2023, The 'New Normal' in Planning, Governance and Participation: Transforming Urban Governance in a Post-pandemic World. Lissandrello, E., Sørensen, J., Olesen, K. & Nedergård Steffansen, R. (eds.). Springer, p. 1-11 11 p. (Urban Book Series, Vol. Part F1104).Research output: Contribution to book/anthology/report/conference proceeding › Book chapter › Research › peer-review
Prizes
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2020 Best Article in the Journal of Urban Affairs Award
Sørensen, J. (Recipient), 7 May 2022
Prize: Research, education and innovation prizes
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University of North Carolina - Charlotte - Bonnie E Cone distinguised professorship in Community Engagement
Sørensen, J. (Recipient), 2018
Prize: Research, education and innovation prizes
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American Association of State Colleges and Universities
Sørensen, J. (Recipient), 2017
Prize: Conference prizes
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Campus award for excellence in public engagement
Sørensen, J. (Recipient), 2003
Prize: Research, education and innovation prizes
Activities
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Policies for affordable housing and affordability in Copenhagen
Thunberg, K. B. (Lecturer), Sørensen, M. T. (Lecturer) & Sørensen, J. (Lecturer)
6 Mar 2025Activity: Talks and presentations › Conference presentations
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The Danish Planning Act's participation system – is it fit for purpose?
Nielsen, T. L. (Lecturer), Sørensen, J. (Lecturer), Sørensen, M. T. (Lecturer) & Thunberg, K. B. (Lecturer)
8 Sept 2023Activity: Talks and presentations › Conference presentations
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PLAN Junior Researchers Network (External organisation)
Prall, M. C. (Chairperson), Bang, A. (Chairperson), Markman, A. O. (Member), Jensen, A. D. B. (Member), Hjermitslev, C. B. (Member), Knudsen, C. (Member), Moreno, D. (Member), Codotto, G. (Member), Routhe, H. W. (Member), Nørgaard, L. S. (Member), Poulsen, L. K. (Member), Retegui Schiettekatte, L. A. (Member), Winther, M. (Member), Howells, M. (Member), Johannsen, R. M. (Member), Otto, S. (Member), Dyremose, S. C. S. (Member), Christiansen, S. H. (Member), Boeve, T. M. (Member), Sørensen, J. (Member), Nielsen, T. L. (Member), Sørensen, A. R. K. (Member), Romme, A. (Member), Hundahl, C. G. (Member), Boess, E. R. (Member), Ekstedt, J. (Member), Rathcke, K. (Member), Olesen, S. N. R. (Member), Davila, J. G. (Member), Askeland, K. (Member), Diaby, L. F. (Member), Madsen, M. D. (Member), Clausen, N. R. (Member), Dahl, P. P. E. (Member), Drustrup, R. (Member), Nxasana, S. E. (Member), Christensen, T. K. (Member), Havas, V. (Member), Lancz, K. (Member), Kjærgaard, K. B. (Member), Bols, K. (Member), Deeg, A. (Member), Shikhare, R. (Member), An, N. (Member), Nikolic, J. (Member), Gustavsen, M. (Member), Tiwari, S. (Member), Zin, G. (Member), Nielsen, M. R. (Member), Lagodzka, E. K. (Member), Kyndi, T. (Member) & Çakan, Ç. (Member)
2023 → …Activity: Memberships › Membership of research networks or expert groups
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Transforming Urban Governance in a Post-Pandemic World - The "New Normal"in Planning and Participation
Lissandrello, E. (Organizer), Steffansen, R. N. (Organizer), Nørgaard, L. S. (Organizer), Sørensen, J. (Participant) & Olesen, K. (Participant)
20 Oct 2021 → 22 Oct 2021Activity: Attending an event › Conference organisation or participation
Press/Media
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Stor branchenyhed - fem firmaer finansierer ph.d.-forløb på uddannelsen
01/10/2024
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Forskning i Land Management & Governance har mange facetter
sorensen, J., Sørensen, M. T., Christensen, F. K., Jensen, B. H., Christensen, Å., Paasch, J. M. & Madsen, M. D.
13/06/2023
3 items of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Derfor føler borgere sig overhørt, når de protesterer
Sørensen, M. T., sorensen, J. & Hansen, C. J.
12/12/2021
5 items of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media