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Participatory Modeling in Integrated Landscape Development
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:34:46
Abstract
The lecture accompanies students into a participatory modelling process analysing the future of the city of Zürich. Together with Green City Zürich, we explore topics such as urban agriculture or climate-friendly city. Students will know participatory modelling tools as well as concepts and approaches related to it. Students elaborate the processes from questions to interactive operational models.
Objective
The objective of this lecture is to introduce participatory modelling to students in the context of integrated landscape development initiatives. The lecture aims to transmit main tools and social skills to successfully conduct a participatory modelling process in partnership with an interested institu-tion.
Content
With this course, students … … know the phases of a participatory modelling process … are able to estimate in which case the involvement of stakeholders is necessary, hence are able to discuss advantages and disadvantages of stakeholder involvement at different levels of participation. … get to know diverse modelling tools and are able to select the proper tool according to the context. … are able to set-up and apply a functional model in a participatory manner on a real case study. … get to know techniques to analyse simulations and are able to inform stakeholders in an adequate way … are able to discuss results together with stakeholders in a structured way.
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- MSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- graded semester performance
Registration & Places
- Max Places
- 24
Course Components
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| lecture with exercise |
Participatory Modeling in Integrated Landscape Development
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2 h weekly |