Topics for theses

General topics

Specific titles supervised by Prof. Dr. Karsten Zimmermann

Direct democratic procedures in urban land use planning in Baden-Württemberg; this option was introduced a few years ago. There is no overview of the effects so far.
EU urban policy, including measures and instruments of the European Central Bank.
European corridor planning (TEN-T) / cross-border infrastructure projects.
Comparison of climate protection laws of the federal states
Comparison of mediation procedures USA and Germany

Specific titles supervised by Dr. Patricia Feiertag

Strategies for reaching net zero land take in different European countries
Regional planning: Density values for settlement areas as an instrument to reduce land take

Specific titles supervised by Dr. Dahae Lee

Co-production and planning practice - how and to what extent are urban spaces co-produced?
Co-production of research in planning - what impact does transdisciplinary research have on society?
Co-production and capability approach - what capabilities are necessary for co-production? What capabilities are developed through co-production?

Specific titles supervised by Lena Unger

Opportunities and challenges for municipalities through Digital Sovereignty (in Germany or within the EU).
International comparison of the understanding of Digital Sovereignty and implications for planning practices or digital planning infrastructures.
Critical analysis of smart city concepts and strategies
The role of planners in digital urban development and planning
Implications of EU or federal digitalization policies for urban planning
Digital planning infrastructures as common goods
The Spaces of Digital Sovereignty