Lecture / Seminar „City in Focus“

Climate Change, demographic change, the integration of immigrant people, changed forms of mobility, destruction of buildings by war and the threat to natural livelihoods as well as increasing digitalization are some of current forces that change cities and the requirements for urban planning. In order to be able to meet the complex challenges of urban development, the understanding and knowledge of methods and tools of urban planning as well as formats of communication and participation in planning are of central importance. Demographic change, the integration of immigrant people, changed forms of mobility and the threat to natural livelihoods as well as increasing digitalization are changing cities and the requirements for planning. Aspects of sustainability, resilience, urban technology, and urban economics, among others, which will be explored in depth in lecture modules and discussed in reflection rounds. Written assignments for KIT students.
Lecture for UKR students, Seminar for KIT students UKR: KIT: 4 ECTS

Lecturers:

Prof. Dr. Barbara Engel
Susanna Böcherer
Anastasia Malko and colleagues