The impact of remote working on residential mobility in the metropolitan region of Madrid

Dados Bibliográficos

ID6419682
AutoresSimón Sánchez-Moral (0000-0001-6381-2653, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, autor correspondente), A Arellano (0000-0002-1464-8751, Universidad Complutense de Madrid), Roberto Díez‐pisonero (0000-0002-7817-628X, Universidad Complutense de Madrid), Roberto Díez-Pisonero
Ano2025
Volume169
Páginas106462-106462
Data de publicação2025-10-01
Peer ReviewedSim
Open AccessSim
TipoARTICLE
PeriódicoCities (JOURNAL)
Identificadores do periódicoISSN: 0264-2751 • E-ISSN: 1873-6084
EditoraElsevier BV (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1016/j.cities.2025.106462
OpenAlexW4414723312
IdiomaEN
Citações recebidas5
Referências citadas47

Large cities are facing the interlocked effects of multiple crises. In particular, the pandemic crisis induced residential relocation changes with the support of remote working. Nevertheless, the spatial implications involved remain unclear due to a lack of studies empirically integrating this variable. This research aims to study the impact of remote working on residential changes in Madrid in the period 2019–2021 ceteris paribus other residential relocation determinants, i.e. distance to the workplace, dwelling attributes, transport facilities and amenities. A local indicator of propensity to remote working is estimated using the complete administrative registry of the Social Security Office. We conclude that remote working impacts significantly on the relocation of young and middle-aged adults, although some of them may stay in their location to take advantage of agglomeration economies and social interaction. In particular, remote working impacts significantly on movement from the core city to suburban and rural areas, whereas evidence for movement in the opposite direction is less conclusive. In addition to digital connectivity and remote working, the availability of certain amenities can attract and retain these individuals. The research allows us to reflect on implications for housing affordability and for urban planning and policy intervention. • Distance to CBD, to workplaces and housing prices guide residential relocations. • Remote working impacts the residential relocation of young and middle age adults. • Agglomeration economies and social interaction benefits counteract centrifugal relocations. • Availability of transport and cultural amenities anchor population to territories. • Relocations of middle-aged adults increase the pressure on local housing markets.

Economic impact analysis · Economies of agglomeration · Metropolitan area · Population · Relocation · Residential area · Social distance · Social security · Digital Economy and Work Transformation · Sharing Economy and Platforms · Transportation and Mobility Innovations