The area’s research scope concerns urban and territorial transformations, focusing on the profiles and contents of spatial planning and urban regeneration, as well as the analysis and evaluation of complex social, economic, energy, technical and environmental problems also in support of decision-making processes.
Research activities address, on the one hand, planning and evaluation techniques for spatial development; on the other hand, the understanding of multilevel territorial governance and management, with the aim of addressing societal and spatial challenges of ecological transition, social and spatial inclusion and justice.
The research approach includes both qualitative and quantitative methodologies; it concerns the application of approaches, methods and techniques for spatial and urban planning, socio-ecological planning and urban design, as well as advanced models for integrated evaluations. The scientific investigation includes, in appropriate cases, the involvement of stakeholder groups through multi-scale approaches in the different project phases.
- SH1_8 Econometrics, game theory, decision theory
- SH2_1 Political systems, governance
- SH2_6 International relations, global and transnational governance
- SH7_5 Sustainability sciences, environment and resources, ecosystem services
- SH7_6 Environmental and climate change, societal impact and policy
- SH7_7 Cities; urban, regional and rural studies
- SH7_8 Land use and planning
- SH7_9 Energy, transportation and mobility
- SH8_3 Cultural studies and theory, cultural identities and memories, cultural heritage