ABSTRACT
This conclusion presents some closing thoughts on the concepts discussed in the preceding chapter of this book. The book summarizes the results of the investigations on inner-city residential change presented in the case studies. Residential change is a function of intermediary structures such as the housing market, existing patterns of socio-spatial differentiation, institutional frameworks and local governance arrangements, all of which contribute to new and ever changing residential patterns. Residential change occurs at different temporal and spatial scales, most prominently at the scale of neighbourhoods but also at the scale of individual dwellings. The book considers how the research has contributed to a better understanding of the current and likely future development of East Central European cities, together with their related challenges for further research. Finally, it discusses lessons learnt for future research on residential and wider urban changes in East Central Europe.
