After successful completion of the course, students are able to participate in the discussion on sustainable urban development and planning, know various thematic concepts relating to it, and carry out urban planning following criteria of sustainability.

Cities and urban regions are increasingly confronted with challenges relating to sustainable development. How can this be understood and implemented? The aim of this seminar is to investigate the topics of sustainability and urban planning, and to raise awareness on the issue.

In more detail, students will:

• Familiarize themselves with debates around sustainability, urban development and planning
• Develop and discuss ideas about how to deal with the topic of sustainable development from different perspectives and on different (spatial) levels
• Learn to process and critically investigate scientific literature in English
• Learn to discuss scientific literature in a seminar setting

Content

• Session 1: Kick-off and an introduction to the topics (08.03.2023, 16:00-18:00)
• Session 2: Sustainability and sustainable urban and regional development (zoom, 29.03.2023, 16:00-18:00)
• Session 3: Sustainable urban development and planning (zoom, 26.04.2023, 16:00-18:00)
• Session 4: Final Workshop for summarizing and discussion  (10.05.2023, 16:00-18:00)
• Session 5: Feedback session (optional) (zoom, 17.05.2023, 16:00-18:00)

course lecture, independant investigation and acquisition of literature, discussion of scientific literature (in English), independent development and discussion of  ideas for the implementation of sustainable development

Participation in VU 280.813 recommended (same semester)

Mode: hybrid; please note that in the case of face to face appointments, presence in the seminar room is required. Online sessions take place via Zoom (subject to Corona-related changes).

Examination modalities – assignments and participation

Your grade consists of:

• Participation

• Individual work
  • Being prepared, participation in class
  • Writing one summary based on the discussion in session 4
• Group work
  • 2 assignments (in total 6-10 pages, 1500- 2500 words)
  • Present and discuss in session 2, session 3 and session 4

Participation in VU 280.813 recommended (same semester)