Building the Inclusive City: Governance, Access, and the Urban Transformation of Dubai

Pineda develops an urban perspective on disability and inclusion that connects the capability approach, human rights, planning and policy. The book shows that accessibility is not confined to individual buildings but depends on interconnected urban systems, institutions and cultural norms. Its EDI value lies in relating disability inclusion to equity, rights and governance. For design, it is particularly relevant to urban, architectural, service and policy scales where access is produced across multiple touchpoints and decision levels.