Lirrey is interested in applying socio-political and planning theories to urban intervention practices. His current research involves building up an action-oriented theory of communicative arena, bridging social theories (communicative rationality) and theories of action (public participation in urban renewal).
Lirrey seeks to make both theoretical and empirical contributions to the field. His empirical study on public participation in urban renewal will involve a systematic triangulation of perspectives (researcher, planning professional, and layman) grounded on a pragmatistic philosophy.
Lirrey is currently a co-investigator of a uLab-funded project: “When Later Life Faces Urban Redevelopment.” He is also a coordinator of NURSS in the Department of Urban Planning and Design, HKU.
Master of Urban Design and Regional Planning, 2022
City University of Hong Kong