Pranita Shrestha

Dr. Pranita Shrestha is a Researcher at the University of Sydney's School of Architecture, Design and Planning. Her work focuses on urban planning, housing policy, and informal settlements, with particular attention to platform-mediated housing markets and their socio-economic impacts. Her research spans topics such as cultural heritage management, rural community resilience, and policy responses to urban housing challenges.

Shrestha has contributed to significant studies including analyses of Airbnb's impact on housing markets, post-disaster rehabilitation in Kathmandu Valley's World Heritage Sites, and the role of digital platforms in enabling informal housing practices. Her work often intersects with issues of equity, policy effectiveness, and spatial justice.

Key projects include the AHURI-funded study on short-term rental accommodations and collaborative research on social housing marketization in New South Wales. Her research outputs include peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, and policy reports addressing global urban challenges.

Shrestha's expertise is reflected in her interdisciplinary approach, combining policy analysis with field studies in diverse contexts such as Kathmandu, Sydney, and Turkey's Behramkale region. She actively engages with both academic and policy communities to advance evidence-based solutions for urban sustainability and affordability.