Maja Belostotski holds a degree in Urban Studies from Leiden University and is currently pursuing an MSc in Redesigning the Post-Industrial City through the UNIC consortium. As a spatial researcher, her work focuses on cultural heritage, urban policy, and social planning, with an interest in Central and Eastern Europe. Passionate about the narratives embedded in urban spaces, she explores how cities preserve their essence through adaptive reuse. Her research is also concerned with post-conflict resilience, seeking out the textures of places that help communities rebuild, reconnect, and reimagine their futures.