Interconnectedness of Skateboarding, Cities, and Urban Identity
Abstract
Skateboarding’s ability to reinterpret city spaces and architecture provides a unique lens, revealing indications of each city’s governance of informal public use, as well as broader urban planning motives. This paper will argue that Tokyo’s urban landscape, characterized by strict regulation, institutional support, and continual redevelopment, does not solely determine where and how skateboarding occurs, but also indirectly shapes distinct cultural identity and relationships with public space.
- Publication date
- October 15, 2026
- Language
- EN
- Degree level
- undergraduate
- License
- All rights reserved
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Nakanishi, S., Nakamura, K. K., Chen, J. W. (2026). Interconnectedness of Skateboarding, Cities, and Urban Identity. School of International Liberal Studies, WRepo. https://wrepo.net/papers/interconnectedness-of-skateboarding-cities-and-urban-identity
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