Despite increasing attention on the application of new information flows to the design and development of ‘smart’ cities, there is still limited understanding of the interconnections in urban areas between ‘hard’ infrastructure and economic, ecological and…
A comparative study of the ongoing effects of austerity in Athens, Berlin and Newcastle, with a focus on the roles of alternative finance, grassroots mobilisation and community provisioning in meeting the needs of citizens.
Series of expert seminars on neighbourhood planning and community participation to bridge academic research with policy makers, local organisations and other stakeholders.
An exploration of the role of ‘urban living labs’ in promoting economically sustainable, low carbon cities in Europe, with detailed case studies from Austria, the Netherlands, Sweden and the UK.
A multidisciplinary data centre developing innovative research methodologies and undertaking primary social research in areas such as housing, education, migration and social exclusion.
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