Module 1-5: Introduction of the task and excursion, integrated location assessment, development of viable action options and interim critique, overall concept and in-depth study, finalization and final critique.

Orientation and preparation for further education in the field of spatial planning and development. Introduction to the Spatial Planning Act and its instruments, assessment of participants' knowledge. Completion through mandatory assessment.

The course Spatial Planning and Development explores how urban space is understood, shaped, and governed across scales. It introduces conceptual planning frameworks and practical interventions, with a strong focus on sustainable development as a guiding principle for addressing present and future spatial challenges.

In this course, the fundamental methods in spatial planning learned in the first week, in particular regarding planning methodology, spatial design and argumentation are consolidated in lectures and case studies.

Overview of current and future tasks of spatial planning, discussion of formal and informal instruments, and introduction to a methodical way of action-oriented planning. (Tasks, methods and instruments).

Introduction to the nature and pitfalls of complex situations, methods and processes for treatment. Introduction to spatial planning and planning actions in multi-actor networks. (Perceiving, acting and arguing in complex situations).

Discussion of the development of large-scale and cross-border spaces. Designing and planning in multi-actor networks, spatial concepts as a basis for cooperation and coordination tasks. (Designing and developing large-scale tasks).

Exploration of current and future questions of planning law and discussion of the further development of planning instruments and processes. (Law, process, and instruments II).

The course Urban Design Studio for Planners is an introduction to urban design through design workshops supported by tutorials and input lectures. What added value can the tools and concepts of urban design give to planning approaches? In this course students will learn how to observe, analyse, and design functional, desirable, equitable, sustainable urban spaces.

Exploring, clarifying and solving of a task of spatial relevance abroad; spatial planning analysis (goals and problems, potentials and risks, strengths and weaknesses); concept design (goals and measures); program development (factual and time priorities); preparation for implementation (instruments and procedures) independent group work, when indicated in collaboration with local students.

Development of strategies for sustainable development in the City of Lucerne: spatial planning analysis of the situation (goals and problems, potentials and risks, strengths and weaknesses); concept design (goals and measures); program development (objective and temporal priorities); preparation for implementation (instruments and procedures) independent group work.

Conceiving strategies for sustainable spatial development in the Geneva Lake-Fribourg-Bern region: spatial planning analysis of the situation (goals and problems, potentials and risks, strengths and weaknesses); concept design (goals and measures); program development (factual and timel priorities); preparation for implementation (instruments and proceedings); independent team work.