CiTUA is an interdisciplinary R&D unit based at Instituto Superior Técnico (IST). Initially focused on the areas of Territory, Urbanism, and Architecture, it has since expanded to include Environment, Governance, and Public Policies. It aims to establish a knowledge base, co-learning and co-production processes addressing diverse contemporary challenges. This involves integrating expertise and encouraging creativity on the interconnectedness of multiple interdisciplinary factors in shaping future cities. CiTUA also aims to enhance higher education and research, prioritizing research career paths for young PhD holders, advanced training, and international networking. CiTUA’s research rationale embraces a holistic perspective, promoting a collaborative research environment.
Connecting the green transformation, social inclusion and local democracy
Circular and regenerative approaches for the built environment
Project cooperation
CiTUA seeks to join HORIZON-NEB-2025-01-REGEN-03, aligned with its research on regenerating vacant buildings for affordable housing. Current work explores reuse strategies contributing to housing supply in Portugal using vacant buildings.