SPHERE

Key Research Areas:

Housing Systems and Affordability:
This area focuses on housing affordability, tenure models, and the policies that shape housing accessibility across various regions. We examine the spatial dynamics of housing provision, as well as how planning practices influence residential development, and gentrification and segregation. Critical areas of interest include the financialization of housing, the rise of rentierization, and the impact of commodified housing on communities.

Urban and Regional Planning:
We analyze planning policies, and land-use strategies at both urban and regional levels. Our work examines how spatial planning interventions and infrastructural projects intersect with the often financialized production and reconfiguration of spaces. This area of study aims to better understand how urban and regional plannning shape the built environment and impact social equity.

The Reciprocal Relationship between Space and Spatial Practices:
SPHERE delves into how space and everyday spatial practices are influenced by various social values, norms, and interests. We explore how individuals connect to places, the role of place-making, and how residents and local entrepreneurs engage with planning processes in different localities, from inner cities to suburban and rural areas.