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LSE Cities carries out interdisciplinary research into how cities can be designed and managed to be more open, promote social inclusion, reduce environmental impact and be governed more effectively

Explore all current and past research projects grouped under our three research areas

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Cities, Space and Society Research Unit Explore current and past projects
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Cities, Environment and Climate Change Research Unit Explore current and past projects
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Urban Governance Research Unit Explore current and past projects

Learn more about specific recent research projects

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MyFairShare Looking at Individual Mobility Budgets as a foundation for Social and Ethical Carbon Reduction
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European Cities Programme A research, engagement and capacity building programme on the future of European cities
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Young Researchers-in-Residence A model for investigating and designing urban spaces with young people
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(De)constructing health & wellbeing through data Understanding how the physical environment impacts health and well-being
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Emergency Governance for Cities and Regions The institutional dimension of rapid and radical action to global emergencies
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Next Generation Urban Governance in Colombia’s vanguard intermediary Cities Investigating the impact of the digital on your engagement in urban governance
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Towards a Hybrid Cities Programme Exploring the changing interrelationship between physical and digital spaces in cities
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Beyond Car Ownership Exploring the emotional and often hidden determinants of car purchases
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NCE Coalition for Urban Transition Unlocking the power of cities through urban policy
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Apprenticeship Programme in City Design Getting young people involved in the process of urban transformation
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Rubbish, Resources and Residues Investigating solid waste management and well-being in Ethiopia and Pakistan
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Making Space for Girls Addressing the lack of provision of public spaces for young women aged 16-24 in the UK
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Roads as Tools for (dis)connecting Cities and Neighbourhoods A socio-spatial study of Abu Dhabi
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Governing Infrastructure Interfaces Exploring where urban transport and sanitation infrastructures meet in Ethiopian cities
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Seen and Heard A research and engagement project with Brent Youth Parliament and the Blueprint Collective