Spaces for skateboarding in the city–new spatial concepts beyond skateparks

Since the 1990s, skateboarding has established itself as a significant urban practice that often leads to spatial conflicts. The predominant response from local authorities has been to restrict skateboarding to purpose-built skateparks, largely ignoring integrated and more inclusive spatial concepts. This study critically questions this approach and examines alternative skateboarding spaces within the urban sociological discourse on the ‘creative city’ phenomenon and the evolving collaboration between skateboarding communities and city authorities.

The article was published as part of the special issue “Skateboarding and Society: Intersections, Influences, and Implications” on the English-language science portal frontiers.

The full article can be viewed online here.