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Site- and Project Development
Standort- und Projektentwicklung
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:34:50
Abstract
The main focus of the lecture is on site and project development questions in relation to recycling of industrial wasteland. A semester exercise covers a specific major project and serves as the semester grade (project report and presentation).
Objective
Objectives of the lecture are: 1) Acquire knowledge of comprehensive and multifunctional large-scale projects and their problem areas 2) Get deepened knowledge in selected fields (site analysis, market analysis, project development, cooperative planning, participation processes) 3) Practical orientation, insight into occupational fields 4) Independent acquirement and acquisition of theoretical knowledge
Content
The lecture consists of several modules. The main focus is on site and project development questions in relation to recycling of industrial wasteland. Technical presentations, lectured by scientific staff of the division of Planning of Landscape and Urban Systems PLUS as well as well guest referees treat different subjects. The subjects are: -Site and market analysis -Real estate development and valuation -Project development from the perspective of project developers and investors -Mobility, Parking and transportation models -Cooperative planning, participation processes, mediation -Densification & urban Quality The theory is discussed and illustrated at case studies and within the semester performance. The students explore the project area during an excursion in the first weeks of the semester. Specific large-scale projects that are currently in the development phase will be discussed, for example the area Gaswerkareal Bern, the Sihl-Manegg area in Zurich (GreenCity) or the area Alter Pilatusmarkt (Nidfeld) Luzern. For one specific industrial wasteland area the students will develop a vision for a possible redevelopment and a new land-use concept, which will be discussed with experts.
Resources
Lecture Notes
-Handouts of the lectures-Extracts from relevant scientific articles and theory literature-Exercise materialDownload:https://irl.ethz.ch/de/education/vorlesungen/msc/project_developement.html
Literature
References in the lecture notes
Learning Materials (Links)
- Main link
- Kursmaterialien
General Information
- Language
- German
- Levels
- MSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- graded semester performance
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture with exercise | Standort- und Projektentwicklung |
|
2 h weekly |