Seminars and lectures

Dr. Prof. Karsten Zimmermann

09123j | Seminar | 2 SWS | German | 4 Credits

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Wednesday  10:15      11:45    Geschossbau III - Raum 214    09.04.2025   16.07.2025

Canceled on 28.05.2025 (excursion week)

Prof. Dr. Karsten Zimmermann

091171 | Lecture with Seminar | 2 SWS | German | 2 Credits

Day               From   To         Room                                              Start                End

Monday    16:15    17:45    Hörsaalgebäude I – HS 5    07.04.2025    14.07.2025

Cancelled 26.05.2025 (excursion week)

Prof. Dr. Karsten Zimmermann

092011 | Lecture | 2 SWS | German

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Monday    12:15    13:45    HS 4      07.04.2025    14.07.2025

Cancelled 26.05.2025 (excursion week)

Prof. Dr. Karsten Zimmermann

Prof. Dr. Frank Othengrafen

0920361 | Seminar | 2 SWS | English | 10 Credits

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Tuesday    10:15      11:45    Geschossbau I - Raum 301     08.04.2025      17.07.2025
Tuesday    12:15      13:45    Geschossbau I - Raum 301     08.04.2025      17.07.2025

Entfällt am 27.05.2025 (excursion week)

Green Transformation and Cities 

Frank Othengrafen / Karsten Zimmermann

This course gives an overview on the green transformation of cities. We see the notion of urban green transformation as an umbrella term that covers local initiatives towards more climate neutral, resource efficient and climate adaptive cities. We will discuss this transformation from a variety of perspectives: nature-based solutions, water governance, circular economy and urban metabolism, land take and soil degradation, clean air policies, and green energy transitions. We will also discuss governance aspects, implementation problems (successful as well as less successful cases), the role of civic initiatives and the relevance of funding from upper levels of government. The geographical focus of the course is Europe, not least because the European Union currently implements a multi-billion Euro programme called the Green Deal.

The course will employ a variety of learning techniques such as world café, group work, presentation and writing exercises. 

Learning outcomes

After completion of the course, students

• have a comprehensive understanding and theoretical reflection of the green transformation of cities 
• are able to evaluate the implementation gaps and facilitators of the green transformation of cities (including funding)
• are able to make the right choice for an implementation pathway (strategic planning, urban experiments, incrementalism)
• get to know a variety of cases from Europe.

Grading: oral exam

Dr. Dahae Lee

092012 EPK | Kolloquium | 2 SWS | English

Day                    From   To            Room                                                   Start                End

Tuesday          10:15      11:45    Geschossbau III – Raum 214   08.04.2025    15.07.2025

Cancelled 27.05.2025 (excursion week)

Inhalt

This colloquium organised by European Planning Cultures (EPC) aims to help students write master thesis on topics related to urban transformation. It consists of three components. First, ongoing master theses related to urban transformation will be presented and discussed. This will allow students to get insight into the topics and methods. Second, students present initial ideas for their own thesis. By getting feedback, students can better prepare writing exposé and master thesis. Third, topics related to writing master thesis (e.g. research design and method) will be discussed.