Study: One in three Bucharest residents considers leaving city despite high attachment levels
Bucharest residents remain strongly attached to their city, but many are increasingly frustrated by congestion, pollution, and quality-of-life issues. A new study presented during the 2026 Bucharest Design Festival found that one in three…
Irina Marica · Journalist
· Updated · 2 min read
Bucharest residents remain strongly attached to their city, but many are increasingly frustrated by congestion, pollution, and quality-of-life issues. A new study presented during the 2026 Bucharest Design Festival found that one in three residents is considering moving away from the Romanian capital.
The study, titled Made of Bucharest – How do Bucharest residents see their city?, was conducted by the Bucharest Community Foundation in partnership with Unlock Research and explores how residents relate to the city they live in.
