Our research on Urban Innovation and Infrastructure convenes world-class academic scholarship, typically conducted in collaboration with public authorities, international organisations, the private sector and local SMEs to create a unique environment for urban experimentation, research, and policy advice. While the focus remains on globally-relevant city challenges, projects undertaken are practically oriented and very often locally-focused.
We strive to engage a suite of challenges for urban policy and innovation, tackling pressing questions for cities, from 'smart' infrastructure, to the delivery of essential services, networking and international engagements, disaster resilience and innovation in urban strategies.
Choreographing the City
Exploring what choreographers can teach engineers and urban planners about curating and designing sustainable urban environments
Governing the urban night
Evaluating the governance of the urban night in London, including transport for night workers and a global review of case studies
Urban Observatories
Assessing the roles of 'urban observatories' in policy, in partnership with University of Melbourne, UN Habitat and GCRO in Johannesburg
Women4Climate
Climate action is not gender-neutral. This project explores how policy makers can drive inclusive climate mitigation
Establishing a Competencies Framework for Infrastructure Policy Professionals
What specific competencies and types of expertise are required from infrastructure policy professionals as they address complex global challenges?
Urban Innovation and Policy (MPA)
This Master’s of Public Administration (MPA) is designed for professionals in the public, private and third sectors seeking to lead change in urban development and city leadership
STEaPP Chat
Episode 5: Cities
Dr Ellie Cosgrave (Associate Professor of Urban Innovation, UCL Department of Science, Technology, Engineering and Public Policy) and Dr Tim Moonen (Managing Director of the Business of Cities) chat about the challenges that cities are facing. They discuss how their works support city leaders to manage these challenges and how these works contribute to the training of the future policy makers within STEaPP MPA programmes
