Migration is one of the most complex and urgent question pieces in Europe. When we see how newcomers such as migrant workers, refugees or asylum seekers are housed-whether in overcrowded refugee camps on Greek islands, dilapidated basement apartments in central Athens, migrant enclaves in Brussels, Berlin or Stockholm, or temporary asylum seekers' centers in former prison complexes in the Netherlands-we can conclude that there is no convincing urban strategy that allows us to accommodate newcomers at the heart of our societies and economies. From a policy perspective, the housing problems of the various flows of migrants coming to Europe are often seen as temporary. This leads to exclusion and missed opportunities and, more importantly, results in a monoculture that can be considered negative for urban space. Based on observation and analysis, author Lena Knappers has developed guiding principles that form the basis for an alternative approach to the organization of migration in the European city. She has focused on two case studies: Amsterdam and Athens. In these, she examined what kind of intervention can bring about a resilient urban structure with space for encounters between different people.