Mistra Urban Futures — centre for sustainable urban development

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.