
MRI – Metropolitan Research Institute Varoskutatas KFT (HU)
MRI is a private research company established in 1989. Its staff consists of ten researchers, with Master or PhD degrees in economic, sociology, or history. MRI’s work is centered around urban development and socially sensitive urban regeneration, housing policy with a focus on social and affordable housing, local and metropolitan governance, and comparative research of European cities and welfare states.
Role in the project
MRI leads the analysis of the state of the art by examining barriers, challenges and opportunities for inclusive metropolitan planning. Building on the knowledge acquired through desk research, analysis of MICAD’s metropolitan partners, interviews and working groups, it will elaborate the toolkit prototype and contribute to the publication of academic articles. It plays a crucial role in the replication, sustainability, and exploitation phase.