Miguel Martinez is an Assistant Professor at the City University of Hong Kong. He is a sociologist and political scientist who has been devoted to the research of urban and social issues, mainly in Spain, Portugal and Europe in general. Most of his publications are available here.
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Published in: Can Europe Make It?Take care of the squats (because they contribute to a just city and not just to a vibrant urban life)
Often seen as a nuisance and facing endless legal battles, squatters can actually have positive effects on the urban...