Spotlight: An in depth look at key issues for regional studies

Beyond policy change: The complexity of transitioning to alternative building materials in informal settlements

By Chilombo Musa and Dr Gemma Burgess, Cambridge Centre for Housing and Planning Research, Department of Land Economy, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, England, United Kingdom. As the global discourse surrounding climate change and the adoption of renewable energy sources gains momentum, governments worldwide are implementing policies aligned with the sustainable development agenda. Given that the built environment […]

When the coworking space community makes the difference! Relevant support for the Ukrainian refugees

By Ilaria Mariotti, Associate Professor of Urban and Regional Economics, Politecnico di Milano – DAStU, Via Bonardi, 3, –  20133 Milan (Italy), email; Blanca Ella Monni, Community Manager at Betahaus, Rudi-Dutschke-Straße 23, 10969 Berlin (Germany), email.  In March 2022, the conflict between Russia and Ukraine reached its peak, resulting in the widespread displacement of Ukrainians […]