103-0317-00L  Introduction to Spatial Development and Transformation

SemesterAutumn Semester 2020
LecturersM. Nollert, D. Kaufmann
Periodicityyearly recurring course
Language of instructionEnglish
CommentOnly for master students, otherwise a special permisson by the lecturer is required.



Courses

NumberTitleHoursLecturers
103-0317-00 GIntroduction to Spatial Development and Transformation
Former Title until HS18: Nachhaltige Raumentwicklung I

Common excursion on 03.11. together with 103-0417-02L Theories and Methods in Planning.
2 hrs
Tue09:45-11:30HIL E 6 »
M. Nollert, D. Kaufmann

Catalogue data

AbstractThe course deals with important theoretical, material and methodical foundations for action and decision-making of spatial relevance. This course discusses central tasks and possible solutions for current and future challenges of spatial development in Switzerland and Europe.
Learning objectiveSpatial development deals with the development, formation and arrangement of our environment. In order to be able to mediate between the different demands, interests and projects of multiple actors, a forward-looking, action-oriented and robust planning is necessary. It is committed - in the sense of a sustainable spatial development - to the economical handling of resources, in particular of the non-replicable resource soil.
The lecture introduces necessary basic knowledge and is based on the following main topics:
– Inward development and challenges of spatial transformation
– The (political) steering of spatial development
– Interplay of formal and informal processes and processes across different scales of spatial development
– Methods of action-oriented planning in situations of insecurity
– Integrated space and infrastructure development
– Different types of participation in spatial development
By taking up the lecture, the students are able to recognize cross-scale, complex tasks of spatial development and transformation and to use their theoretical, methodical and professional knowledge to clarify them.
ContentTasks of spatial planning and spatial development
– Theories and instruments to plan and steer spatial development
– Local and supra-local tasks
– Formal and informal tools and procedures
– Regularities of spatial changes, influencing factors and indicators
– Conflicts, problems and opportunities of spatial relevance
– Participation of different actors in spatial development
Methodology of action-oriented planning:
– Spatial planning as sequences of actions and decisions
– The influence of knowledge and language in planning
– Spatial assessment and reasoning
– Process and process management
Focus tasks:
– Inward development and transformation
– Integrated spatial and infrastructure development
– Transboundary issues of spatial development
– Transboundary issues of spatial development
Lecture notesFurther information and the documents for the lecture can be found on the homepage of IRL/STL

Performance assessment

Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again)
Performance assessment as a semester course
ECTS credits3 credits
ExaminersM. Nollert, D. Kaufmann
Typesession examination
Language of examinationEnglish
RepetitionThe performance assessment is offered every session. Repetition possible without re-enrolling for the course unit.
Mode of examinationwritten 120 minutes
Additional information on mode of examinationZwei obligatorische Leistungselemente in Form von Übungen (eine individuelle und eine Gruppenübung), benotet, Anteil 40% an der Gesamtnote.
Written aidsNone
This information can be updated until the beginning of the semester; information on the examination timetable is binding.

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Offered in

ProgrammeSectionType
Civil Engineering MasterMajor in Transport SystemsWInformation
Geomatic Engineering MasterMajor in PlanningOInformation
Integrated Building Systems MasterSpecialised CoursesWInformation
Spatial Development and Infrastructure Systems MasterCompulsory CoursesOInformation
Environmental Sciences MasterMinor in Soil-Plant Relations and Land UseWInformation