Routledge - The Student City: Strategic Planning in EU Cities

Student communities represent a vital resource for urban development and the future high-skilled workforce. Despite their importance, students are often treated as an invisible population with minimal influence on local policy and decision-making processes. This volume from the EURICUR Series addresses the gap between educational institutions and city planners, noting that cooperation is frequently missing in urban management. As cities compete for human capital, the need for proactive and integral city policies becomes clear. This book argues that treating students as a strategic asset is necessary for long-term urban competitiveness. Through nine detailed case studies of European cities, the text explores how urban planning can better integrate student populations into the fabric of local governance and economic growth. It provides a necessary perspective for those studying how universities and cities can work together to build more resilient and skilled urban environments.