EUROPEAN URBAN AND REGIONAL STUDIES
Scope & Guideline
Transforming Urban Challenges into Research Opportunities
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Urban Governance and Policy:
This area focuses on the frameworks, strategies, and practices of governance in urban contexts, exploring how policies affect spatial planning, housing, and community engagement. - Housing and Informality:
Research in this scope examines the complexities of housing markets, including issues of affordability, legality, and the impact of informal housing practices across different European cities. - Sustainability and Resilience:
The journal investigates urban sustainability transitions, resilience strategies, and the socio-environmental implications of climate change within urban settings. - Economic Development and Labor Markets:
This focus area analyzes the interrelations between economic activities, labor market dynamics, and regional development, particularly in response to globalization and local conditions. - Cultural and Creative Economies:
Exploring the role of cultural practices and creative industries in shaping urban identities and economies, this scope addresses spatial patterns and the socio-economic impacts of cultural production. - Migration and Integration:
Research on migration examines the spatial, social, and economic dimensions of migrant integration, focusing on policy responses and community dynamics in urban areas.
Trending and Emerging
- Impact of COVID-19 on Urban Dynamics:
The pandemic has prompted a surge in research examining changes in population spatial patterns, workspaces, and urban mobility, indicating a significant shift in how cities are conceptualized and navigated. - Informality and Housing Crisis:
There is an increasing focus on informal housing and its implications for urban policy, reflecting a growing recognition of the complexities surrounding housing affordability and legality. - Ecological and Economic Intersections:
Emerging studies are exploring the intersections between ecological sustainability and economic development, particularly in the context of climate crises and urban resilience strategies. - Cultural Production and Urban Identity:
The role of cultural and creative economies in shaping urban identities is gaining attention, highlighting the importance of cultural practices in regional development and social cohesion. - Migration and Urban Citizenship:
Research on migration is increasingly addressing themes of urban citizenship, focusing on how migrants navigate and shape urban spaces amidst socio-political challenges.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Economic Theories:
There appears to be a waning interest in conventional economic models that do not incorporate the complexities of contemporary urban challenges, such as informal economies or socio-political dynamics. - Static Urban Planning Models:
Research that relies on outdated or overly simplistic models of urban planning is less frequently published, with a shift towards more dynamic and participatory approaches. - Homogeneous Regional Studies:
There is a noticeable decline in studies that treat regions as monolithic entities, as the journal increasingly emphasizes the diversity and complexity within and across urban regions.
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