CEDEUS is a research centre of excellence that is funded by the National Research and Development Agency (ANID), through its FONDAP programme. This research project was created jointly through the association between Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile and Universidad de Concepción in January 2013.
Its overall goal is to understand urban dynamics, instruments and decision-making processes for developing sustained and equitable improvements in quality of life outcomes, through the recognition of biophysical boundaries and social demands in Chilean cities.
SUSTAINABLE URBAN DEVELOPMENT
CEDEUS understands SUD as a process whereby communities flourish harmoniously in both present and future generations.
MISSION
To generate interdisciplinary scientific knowledge to raise awareness and strengthen the policy and practice of sustainable urban development in Chile.
VISION
To become a national and international role model for research, training and innovation by identifying and responding to the challenges of sustainable urban development in Chile.
