20.500.12556/RUP-21349 The limited role of socio-ecological indicators in temporary use of space—deficits in revitalization of degraded urban areas Temporary use of space in degraded areas is gaining significance in spatial planning due to limitations and conflicts stemming from traditional models that overlook social (soft) environmental components. This article addresses the lack of socio-ecological indicators in contextual analyses that precede planning processes in degraded areas. Using a plural case study approach across sites in Portugal and Slovenia, it combines primary data from semi-structured questionnaires and terrain analysis with secondary sources. The findings reveal that only specific types of temporary uses foster dynamic and adaptive social networks among stakeholders. These networks enhance the social and environmental sustainability of urban areas, particularly when socio-ecological indicators are refined to account for informal practices, community engagement and cultural value. Furthermore, the study highlights how these practices contribute to social sustainability by supporting inclusive governance models and stimulating local economies. A key finding of the study is the identification of a strong link between social networks and environmental sustainability, highlighting the need to incorporate updated socio-ecological indicators into spatial planning for degraded areas. Temporary uses are not merely stop-gap solutions but also strategic tools for cultivating sustainable urban areas. temporary spaces temporary use of space in degrated urban areas socio-ecological indicators social sustainability urban redevelopment začasni prostori začasna raba prostora v degradiranih urbanih območjih socioekološki kazalniki socialna trajnost urbana prenova true false true Angleški jezik Slovenski jezik Neznano 2025-06-12 09:37:47 2025-06-12 09:37:50 2025-06-13 03:05:28 0000-00-00 00:00:00 2025 0 0 1-24 str. iss. 11, [article no.] 5224 Vol. 17 2025 0000-00-00 PostprintKoncna NiDoloceno NiDoloceno 0000-00-00 0000-00-00 2025-06-05 711.4 2071-1050 10.3390/su17115224 239090435 https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/17/11/5224 1 1433399c-4760-11f0-bc14-005056ac49c0 https://repozitorij.upr.si/Dokument.php?lang=slv&id=31046 RAZ_Ursic_Matjaz_2025.pdf RAZ_Ursic_Matjaz_2025.pdf 1 76E01141BCEC30A7745F81034E0DD932 1b0525f3785a1548cdc2f2fb4897895f547c2ecfd7bdd8b2695ae66e3ece7cd1 463b261d-4760-11f0-bc14-005056ac49c0 https://repozitorij.upr.si/Dokument.php?lang=slv&id=31047 Pedagoška fakulteta 0 0 0