This Topical Collection on the Urban Agenda brings together scientific contributions addressing the challenges and opportunities of contemporary urban development. The Urban Agenda is a non-binding strategic framework aligned with the 2030 Agenda, the New Urban Agenda of the United Nations, and the Urban Agenda for the European Union. It promotes sustainable, fair, and inclusive urban policies, serving as a practical reference for all public and private actors involved in shaping cities and territories of any scale.
The Collection includes research that advances this vision through diverse perspectives, including technological innovation, smart cities and rural environments, IoT and mobility solutions, urban planning, sector coupling, social behaviors, governance, cooperation, circular economy, energy transition, climate change, environmental impacts, sustainable mobility, regulatory frameworks, education, sociology, regeneration, housing, landscape, and citizen well-being. Together, these contributions aim to deepen our understanding of urban transformation and support more equitable and sustainable future communities.