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Yvonne Franz is a Senior Lecturer and Postdoc Researcher at the Department of Geography and Regional Research (University of Vienna), with dual affiliation to the Department of Sociology. She directs the postgraduate program Cooperative Urban and Regional Development, serves as vice director of geography studies, and coordinates the Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in Urban Studies (4CITIES). As a core member of the Urban Futures research platform, she investigates multi-scalar urban transformation, focusing on neighborhoods, gentrification, super-diversity, and social innovation.
- Urban Futures Research Platform
- INTERREG Central Europe project "GEtCoheSive" (Vienna, Berlin, Bologna, Ljubljana)
- Urban Sustainability Living Lab
Her research emphasizes participation in governance, urban living labs, and interdisciplinary methodologies. She has co-authored over 89 publications and contributed to 3 projects (including INTERREG) since 2010, with recent work on Ukrainian refugee housing in Europe and climate-resilient urban development. Franz has received 8 scientific prizes and actively engages in policy-oriented research, citizen science, and comparative urban studies across New York City, Vienna, and Slovenian contexts.
- Editorial roles in academic collections
- Radio/web interviews on urban exclusion and DIY urbanism
- Teaching focus on urban fieldtrips and living lab design
Her scientific awards include recognition for impactful research in urban studies, with over 168 Mendeley readers for her 2022 student housing article. Franz's work bridges academic inquiry with practical urban interventions, emphasizing equity in housing, governance, and social infrastructure.
