Mistra Urban Futures is a new center for
sustainable urban development with the ambition to become a
world-leader in the field in the near future. We offer innovative
solution through the production of high quality, effective and socially
relevant knowledge.
Excellent, effective
and relevant knowledge is developed in close cooperation between
practitioners and researchers. Through developing such collaboration,
the centre aims to make a real difference to the environment and the
lives of people in the world´s cities. The inherent strength of Mistra
Urban Futures lies in the interaction between research and its
application in practice. The centre is intended to provide an arena for
the development and transfer of knowledge, while promoting cooperation
with business, interest organisations and the public.
The
knowledge and experience that are essential to understanding, improving
and communicating urban development processes are brought together at
Mistra Urban Futures. The unique feature of the centre is its capacity
to deal with different disciplines and areas of knowledge by combining
research and practice.
As a meeting place for knowledge, Mistra Urban
Futures is enriched by the flow of ideas and experience brought to it
by those working actively within the centre. Understanding of how
different spheres of knowledge interact generates knowhow that is
valuable both within the academic world and in the practical work of
urban development. The capacity to work across different disciplines
and professions is reaffirmed in both the research and practical
spheres.
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