David Bassens

David Bassens is a researcher at the Cosmopolis Centre for Urban Research, Vrije Universiteit Brussel. His work bridges urban geography, financial systems, and digital technology networks, with a focus on globalization and sustainable urban transitions.

• Current projects include intersections of finance and Big Tech, circular construction economies, and Brussels urban redevelopment (1695-2025).
• Research outputs span peer-reviewed articles in journals like Regional Studies and Cambridge Journal of Regions, Economy and Society, exploring topics such as geoeconomics, territorial dynamics, and producer services.

Recent collaborations involve interdisciplinary teams analyzing circularity in construction, urban welfare infrastructures, and historical layers of built environments. He organizes public debates and workshops on urban sustainability.