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860-0044-00L 3 Credits MSC D-GESS
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Urban Planning and Urban Policy - Research Paper

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. David Kaufmann
Permit by the lecturer is required. Students must be enrolled in the lecture 103-0570-00 G, Urban Planning and Urban Policy.
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Last Updated: 2026-06-01 11:33:50

Abstract

We live in an urban and urbanizing society. Cities and dense regions are places where transformations such as climate change, economic globalization, settlement expansions, migration, or digitization manifest themselves first and most clearly. In this lecture, we study how cities plan for and react to these global transformations.

Objective

The research paper gives student an opportunity to conduct an in-depth (comparative) case study of interesting urban policies in cities worldwide. The research paper is a case-based analysis of a urban policy issue that students can choose based on the course content and their interest. The length of the research paper should be around 4000 words, excluding references.

General Information

Language
English
Levels
MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance

Registration & Places

Priority: Registration for the course unit is only possible for the primary target group

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
independent project Urban Planning and Urban Policy - Research Paper No time listed 2 h weekly

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