Ditte Brøgger
Bio
I am a researcher in social geography with a strong methodological profile, combining quantitative and qualitative approaches to study place-based development, governance, and societal change. My research explores the dynamic relationships between people and places, with a particular focus on translocality, mobility, settlement patterns, and urban–rural relations.
A central focus of my work is how democratic sustainability and just transitions can support the transition towards a greener and more sustainable society. I am particularly interested in how citizens, municipalities, businesses and civil society organisations shape local development and governance, and how these collaborations contribute to resilient and sustainable communities.
Much of my recent research examines changing patterns of settlement and place use, including part-time residency, multi-local living and their implications for housing, vibrant town centres, local communities and rural development. More broadly, my research addresses questions of inequality, local democracy, business development, community resilience, and the governance of place-based transformation.
Throughout my career, I have worked closely with municipalities, civil society organisations, businesses and policymakers to co-produce knowledge that is both academically robust and practically relevant. Drawing on experience from both academia and a public policy think tank, I am particularly motivated by translating research into practice and developing knowledge that contributes to addressing complex societal challenges.