After completing the course, the students have knowledge of the Chinese planning system, current challenges of spatial planning in China as well as knowledge of current planning projects.

The lectures will be held by Prof. Jian ZHUO from CAUP at Tongji University, Shanghai. 

The lecture is intended for master students as well as advanced bachelor students.

The lecture will be given in English.

L1 - Introduction: Time-line & general evolution of urban planning in China

• The planning thinking in Chinese ancient cities
• Appearance of modern urban planning in China (Education, research, Practices)
• The reform of land property and emerging real estate market
• The EXPO 2010 and “New Urbanization”

L2 - City, urban & urbanization in China

• The local administration system
• The definition of city
• The urbanization and its consequences
• Revitalization of rural spaces

L3 - The urban planning system in China

• The laws and regulations
• The planning documents
• The authorities and their responsibilities
• The professional qualification system

L4 - The planning processes and methodology

• Comprehensive planning
• Zoning
• Urban design
• Public participation

L5 - The development trends of urban planning

• The institutional reforms of central government
• Changing scale: the national strategies and regional planning
• Integration of different plans
• Smart city and AI city

• Presence
• Active participation
• Essay