Cities and inequality
Research on changing class structures, crime, livability, segregation, gentrification, etc.
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Governance in transition
GOVLAB010 connects scientists to the Municipality of Rotterdam for knowledge about complex issues.
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Smart cities
We investigate the consequences of digitization and the rapid rise of data use in cities.
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Urban diversity
We examine how cities deal with migration and diversity from the perspective of policy and politics.
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Vital cities and citizens
The aim of 'Vital Cities and Citizens' is to strengthen the quality of life within cities.
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