Urban Futures Research Programme

We study the processes and governance arrangements that foster resilience, economic development, health, and inclusion and equality in cities and urban regions. Our research on challenges surrounding sustainability, open societies and youth contributes to three of the four Strategic Themes of Utrecht University. Research sections work across research themes in interdisciplinary projects together with societal partners.

Research Sections

Recent publications

2025

Nagesh, P., Bailey, A., George, S., & Subaiya, L. (2025). Mobilities and leisure in later ages: The role of religious tourism in the lives of low-income older women in India. Journal of Aging Studies, 72, Article 101302. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaging.2024.101302
Dubey, S., Bailey, A., & Lee, J. (2025). Women's perceived safety in public places and public transport: A narrative review of contributing factors and measurement methods. Cities, 156, Article 105534. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cities.2024.105534

2024

Xhaho, A., Bailey, A., & Çaro, E. (2024). Labor market reintegration strategies of Albanian return migrants from Greece. Discover Global Society, 2(1), Article 103. https://doi.org/10.1007/s44282-024-00129-6
Xhaho, A., Çaro, E., & Bailey, A. (2024). Work, affection, and moral economy among Albanian domestic workers in Greece. Gender, Work and Organization. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1111/gwao.13203
Roy, S., Bailey, A., & van Noorloos, F. (2024). Understanding the barriers affecting women's mobility in the first- and last-mile stretches in low- and middle-income countries: A systematic review. Journal of Transport Geography, 121, 1-10. Article 104036. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jtrangeo.2024.104036