Léo Martial

I am an architect and urban designer with over a decade of experience in transport and urban planning. My professional background includes four years at AREP, the French railway design bureau, and two years at Nikken Sekkei.

I earned a Ph.D. from Yokohama National University, supported by a MEXT scholarship. My doctoral research examined the synergy between trains and bicycles in Japan and Europe, with findings published in peer-reviewed journals and presented at international conferences.

In 2024, I taught as a part-time lecturer at several universities. I am currently a full-time research associate at Chuo University in Tokyo. I am deeply committed to urban regeneration, fostering international collaboration, engaging with multidisciplinary teams, and developing innovative modes of communication.


Sessions

11-21
09:00
25min
Open Source GIS for Placemaking Education: A Gamified Framework for Community-Driven Urban Learning
Léo Martial

This study presents a gamified educational framework for teaching urbanism using open-source tools. Combining MLIT PLATEAU (GIS data), Blender (3D modeling), and Godot (simulation), it enables youth to engage in participatory placemaking while learning spatial thinking and urban design through an accessible, interactive digital workflow.

Community, Collaboration & Impact
WG126