The City Council of Cáceres hosted a key meeting on October 17, 2024, bringing together representatives from the Entropy research project and municipal officials to discuss collaborative efforts in qualitative research aimed at improving urban mobility and development. Held in the City Council’s Commission Room, the meeting saw participation from Principal Investigator Marta García and researcher José Cáceres, alongside a delegation from the council. Local Development representatives Felix Franco, Luis López, and Antonia Corchado were joined by Innovation specialist María Corón, GIS expert Luis Álvarez, and Antonio Jesús González from Technological Development.

 

Discussions centered on the importance of cooperation between local authorities and academic institutions to address city mobility challenges. Both parties underscored the need for participatory decision-making processes to propose, assess, and implement solutions effectively. The knowledge and research from the University of Extremadura were highlighted as crucial to these efforts. The City Council also expressed interest in expanding the collaboration to include areas such as infrastructure and urban planning, as well as engaging other local institutions in the initiative. A key outcome of the meeting was the scheduling of a focus group session for the second half of November. This session will involve representatives from various institutions in Cáceres, including members of the Council, to further explore the study area’s challenges.

Principal Investigator Marta García expressed her gratitude for the positive reception from council officials and reiterated the University’s commitment to fostering future partnerships. She highlighted the potential for joint projects that could enhance both student training and knowledge sharing between the public administration and the Polytechnic School of Cáceres.