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Urban Development and Mobility
Innovatively co-creating tomorrow’s sustainable geospatial environments
Driving Sustainable Urban Transitions
The Urban Development and Mobility Department focuses on interdisciplinary urban development research, collaborating with societal actors to drive social, environmental and economic urban transitions. We explore how individuals, households, companies and public authorities can shape smarter, more inclusive cities, addressing key challenges in housing, mobility, health and cross-border governance. By using data-driven insights and participatory approaches, we inform policies and contribute to scalable solutions that tackle the pressing issues of today’s rapidly evolving urban environments.
Our mission is to advance scientifically-robust and relevant societal knowledge that will serve sustainable urban change for all.
Topic Areas
Explore the key topics driving our urban development research, from housing, mobility and health to networks of finance and cross-border dynamics. Each area focuses on addressing critical urban challenges to create smarter and more sustainable cities.
Meet the Urban Development and Mobility team
Our department brings together skilled experts committed to impactful research and innovative solutions. With extensive experience and forward-thinking agendas, we drive meaningful change and shape policies that enhance societal wellbeing.
Martin Dijst
Department Director
Discover our research insights
Explore the impactful projects and publications from our department. These resources highlight our commitment to advancing knowledge and driving positive change in society.
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News
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SYMPOSIUM
SYMPOSIUM
The Urban Development and Mobility department (LISER) and the Cosmopolis Centre for Urban Research (VUB) have organised a one-day symposium titled "To pay or not to pay – The role of fares in public transport" on the 20th of March 2025 at the Black Box (Maison des Sciences). The symposium marks the end of the LiFT project, a bilateral project funded by the Luxembourg National Research Fund (FNR) and the Research Foundation Flanders (FWO). The LiFT project focused on the policy of abolishing fares in public transport, otherwise known as fare-free public transport (FFPT).
PRESS
An article by science.lu marking the 40th anniversary of the Schengen Agreement, featuring insights from researchers — including two from LISER: Dr. Christophe Sohn and Dr. Christian Lamour of the Urban Development and Mobility (UDM) department.
