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Planning II
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:42:11
Abstract
The lecture imparts methodological and instrumental fundamentals for spatial planning and will be exemplified by exploring Zurich city quarters.
Objective
Spatial planning is concerned with the foresighted design of the built and un-built environment. Starting points are spatially relevant problems that need to be explored, clarified and solved. The cornerstone of the course is formed by an independent exploration by the student of Zurich city quarters that involve investigating specific spatially relevant conditions, recognizing regularities and relevant problems.
Content
The self-study course compromises the following readings: Chapters of - Lynch, Kevin: «The Image of the City» - Alexander, Christopher et al.: «A Pattern Language» - Mikoleit, Anne and Pürckhauer, Moritz: «Urban Code» and SIDAIA - Spatial and Infrastructure Development: an Integrated Approach. The graded semester performance comprises a condensed paper to be written by the student reflecting both the literature read as well as exemplarily applying the knowledge gained from the literature by independently exploring the two city quarters.
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General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- MSC
- Frequency
- Semesterly recurring
Examination
- Type
- graded semester performance
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| revision course / private study |
Planning II
Self-study course. No presence required.
References and other materials will be distributed by the supervisors.
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No time listed | 180 h semesterly |
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Course Units for Additional Admission Requirements (The courses below are only available for MSc students with additional admission requirements.)
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