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platform capitalism, and urban life. By bringing together a multidisciplinary
network of experts, including urban planners, sociologists, anthropologists, and
technologists, this initiative investigates how digitalization and platformization
are reshaping cities. Through a comprehensive research approach, NOMADIC
focuses on the impacts of digital nomads and gig workers on urban
environments, examining new consumption patterns, work cultures, and social
dynamics driven by digital platforms.
The project addresses key questions such as: How are digital platforms
transforming urban living, consumption habits, and work culture? How do
nomadic lifestyles influence urban spaces and economies? And how can cities
adapt to ensure sustainability, inclusivity, and social equity in the face of these
changes?
The NOMADIC project focuses on understanding the transformation of urban
life through digital nomadism and platform capitalism in key case study cities,
including Lisbon, Madrid, Barcelona, Rome, Seville, New York City, Mexico City,
and Buenos Aires. These cities represent a diverse range of urban
environments where the intersection of digital work and urban dynamics is
being examined.
By analyzing cities across Southern Europe and the Americas, NOMADIC aims
to provide actionable insights for urban governance and policy, promoting
inclusive and sustainable urban development in the digital era. Through its
interdisciplinary collaboration, the project seeks to ensure that urban life in the
future is both adaptable and equitable, benefiting all sectors of society in the
evolving digital landscape.
NOMADIC Project Objectives:
1. Understand the Impact of Digital Nomadism on Cities: Investigate
how digital nomads' lifestyles are transforming social interactions,
economic activities, and urban planning.
2. Build a Network of Experts and Key Stakeholders: Establish an
international network of professionals, researchers, and communities to
foster collaboration and knowledge exchange.
3. Develop Guidelines and Best Practices for Urban Policies: Create
evidence-based guidelines to help decision-makers develop inclusive
and sustainable strategies in digital urban environments.
4. Train Researchers and Professionals: Provide advanced training for
researchers and professionals in the interdisciplinary aspects of digital
urbanism, platform economies, and their implications for public policy.
These objectives aim to ensure that European cities are more inclusive,
adaptive, and sustainable in the context of digital nomadism and technological
transformation.
The NOMADIC project explores the intersection of digital nomadism, platform
capitalism, and urban life, aiming to understand the transformation of cities
through digitalization and the rise of nomadic lifestyles. The project brings
together a multidisciplinary network to investigate how these changes impact
urban spaces, social structures, and work cultures in the context of platform
capitalism.
This project has received funding from the HORIZON-MSCA-2023-SE-01-
01 under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie grant agreement No 101183165.
This project has received funding from the HORIZON-MSCA-2023-SE-01-01 under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie grant agreement No 101183165.