The Journal of Urban and Regional Analysis (JURA) is a dynamic, open-access journal addressing pivotal urban and regional questions amid the rapidly evolving global landscape. Published biannually, JURA focuses on interdisciplinary research to comprehensively explore the complexities of urban and regional change, with a particular emphasis on the transitional East European economies. While rooted in the post-socialist transformation, the journal welcomes case studies from diverse global contexts, encouraging contributions from scholars across disciplines such as geography, sociology, urban planning, economics, and political science. JURA, supported by the Interdisciplinary Center for Advanced Research on Territorial Dynamics and the Professional Association of Romanian Geographers, provides a platform for in-depth analyses, shedding light on the distinctive nature of urban and regional development in transitional economies.