Urban Economy and Industry
A section of Urban Science (ISSN 2413-8851).
Section Information
Urban Economy and Industry focuses on the economic structure and industrial development within urban areas. It explores how cities function as economic engines, examining the interactions between different industries, the allocation of resources, and the impact of urban policies on economic activities.
In the current context of global economic transformation, the research emphasis lies in promoting innovation-driven development and industrial upgrading. With the rise of the digital economy and the increasing importance of knowledge-based industries, cities are striving to enhance their competitiveness by fostering high-tech and creative industries.
This section of the journal mainly focuses on a variety of topics. These include urban industrial layout and agglomeration, urban economic growth and development models, urban innovation systems and entrepreneurship, and the relationship between urban industries and employment.
We welcome submissions from related fields such as urban economics, industrial economics, regional science, and economic geography. Whether it is research on the development trends of urban industries, the evaluation of urban economic policies, or case-study-based analyses of successful urban economic transformation projects, high-quality papers that contribute to the understanding and development of urban economy and industry are highly welcomed.
This section encourages submissions related to:
- Urban economic resilience and development;
- Innovation districts and creative industries;
- Labor markets, gig economy, and remote work;
- Real estate economics and housing markets;
- Agglomeration economies and industrial clusters;
- Local economic development and policy;
- Urban inequality and spatial disparity.
Editorial Board
Special Issues
Following special issues within this section are currently open for submissions:
- Urban Tourism and Hospitality: Emerging Challenges and Trends (Deadline: 30 November 2025)
- Waste Valorization and Urban Economy: Pathways to Sustainable Transition and Resilient Environments (Deadline: 31 December 2025)
- Enhancing Urban Sustainability and Well-Being in Developing Regions Facing Climate Change Impacts and Economic Constraints (Deadline: 28 February 2026)
- Supply Chains in Sustainable Cities (Deadline: 20 May 2026)
- Rural–Urban Transformation and Regional Development: 2nd Edition (Deadline: 31 May 2026)
- Urban Energy Districts: Innovation, Sustainability, and Sharing for a Solidary Future (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Urban Trends: Cities, Housing Markets, Regional Dynamics and Tourism (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- Urban Tourism and Hospitality: Communities, Culture, and Sustainability (Deadline: 1 September 2026)
- Urban Competitiveness and Territorial Attractiveness in the World Urban System (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Urban Economic Resilience, Regional Innovation Synergy: Complementary Advantages, Productivity, and Sustainable Development (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Geographies of Urban Energy Transitions, Critical Materials and Sustainable Industrial Development (Deadline: 15 October 2026)
- Urban Tourism and Hospitality Management: New Insights and Sustainable Approaches (Deadline: 21 December 2026)
