In the group, we study the connection between the city's physical structure, social composition, and mobility. Through more sustainable urban transport systems, we can reduce the transport sector's environmental and climate impact and free up urban space for other uses. We also address issues related to promoting physical activity in urban spaces and urban development, as well as land use and regulation challenges.
The group employs a problem-based approach, starting with the city's challenges and linking them to theoretical perspectives on planning, governance, and regulation.
Examples of ongoing research
- Economic and social effects of the organization and governance of public transport
- The 15-minute city and active mobility
- Power and knowledge in the infrastructure planning of large road projects
- Sports development and urban integration
- Policy, participation, and decision-making processes for car-reducing policy measures
- Planning and management of urban logistics
- Public procurement of urban transport
- Exemption cases under the Planning and Building Act
The group is interdisciplinary, with members from the transport research field at the Department of Logistics, the sports management field, and the legal studies field at the Department of Economics and Social Sciences.
The Urban Lab
We meet every second Thursday to present and discuss ongoing research.