Using qualitative case studies, interviews, and policy analysis, the research aims to reveal how planning actually unfolds in municipalities, the trade‑offs politicians and planners face, and the social, ecological, and economic consequences for people and places.
Key research themes
- Sustainable land‑use management in transport projects
- How municipalities apply (or overlook) sustainability knowledge in planning
- The political dynamics that shape local decision‑making
- How land acquisition affects farmers' wellbeing
- Balancing urban growth, nature conservation, and the protection of agricultural land
