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103-0561-01L 3 Credits DR , MSC D-USYS , D-BAUG , D-MAVT , D-INFK , D-MTEC , D-MATH , D-PHYS , D-BIOL , D-ERDW , D-GESS , D-ITET , D-ARCH , D-CHAB

European Dimensions of Spatial Development and Planning

Die Europäischen Dimensionen von Raumentwicklung und Raumplanung

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Klaus R. Kunzmann
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:25:15

Abstract

The course will explore the various European dimensions of spatial development and planning, the European, the national and the metropolitan dimension. It will discuss the spatial challenges of economic, social, cultural development in cities and regions in Europe in times of globalisation and new communication and transportation technologies.

Objective

Introduction into the European dimensions of spatial development and planning.

Content

As a consequence of global change, and resulting internationalization of the economy, the society and politics, the European dimensions of spatial development and planning are getting more and more important. Bound into a complex multi-tier system of planning and decision-making, spatial planners have to develop appropriate strategies to react to the many demographic, ecological, economic and cultural challenges of urban and regional development. The course will give an overview of the institutions and influential actors of spatial development in Europe. Major trends of spatial development will be sketched. Exemplarily, policies and strategies will be assessed, which aim to address internationalization at metropolitan, national and European levels. In addition to the above lectures, it is planned to invite special guests from other European cities (Milan, Antwerp, Lyon, Brussels, Helsinki or Munich) to talk about the European dimension of city development.

General Information

Language
German
Levels
DR , MSC

Examination

Type
graded semester performance
Abhandlung (10.000 Worte) in Deutsch oder Englisch über eine selbstgewählte Aufgabenstellung aus den in der Vorlesung präsentierten Themen

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Die Europäischen Dimensionen von Raumentwicklung und Raumplanung
  • Mon 16:45-18:30 (HIL E 6)
2 h weekly

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