Modern urban phenomena and their application in urban design as methods and tools:Control and laissez-faire: The need for regulation and self-regulation in city planning;Cultural landscapes: The production and use of space;Activation: Conversion, intermediate uses, the programming of architecture and urban space;Topology: Function and use of urban systems.

The means and potentials in the field of urban planning and design are pointed out from different perspectives in order to shape the city in the sense of a future-proof and humane environment. To this end, the basic principles are explained and concrete methods of urban design are presented.

The means and potentials in the field of urban planning and design are pointed out from different perspectives in order to shape the city in the sense of a future-proof and humane environment. To this end, the basic principles are explained and concrete methods of urban design are presented.

The second week on urban design and urban planning focuses on a case study in the field of strategic urban design. The course includes lectures, discussions, methodological inputs and a design workshop. Students analyze and discuss a real life problem and elaborate proposals for a suitable urban design strategy.

This lecture series imparts fundamental expertise in urban planning. The main focus is to illustrate the complex manner in which various themes are embedded in the everyday practice of planning and design.

This lecture series imparts fundamental exoertise in urban planning. The main focus is to illustrate the complex manner in which various themes are embedded in the everyday practice of planning and design.In addition to presenting the main concepts of the profession and related disciplines, various techniques and benchmarks are elaborated.

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