Author:

Prof. Julian Wékel, Dr. des. Carsten Schaber, Dr. Anna Zdiara

Publisher:

Darmstadt University of Technology in cooperation the German Association of Cities and the Federal Institute for Building, Urban and Environmental Research

Description:

The following publication is based on 55 examples of best practice, where in individual cases cities are not only responsibly adopting new directions in the planning process, but also in many places have set qualitative standards for their basic planning goals, their priorities for plans and projects, and with regard to the regulations of their own planning procedures. In the german original version of this publication, one article is dedicated to each of these 55 projects. The present english short version shall at least summarise the trends and dynamics they represent in five chapters. The publication concludes with an outlook on future challenges.

 
Chapters:

A Public space and mobility

B New quarters and residential construction

C Urban design and urban identity

D Urban development processes and strategic planning instruments

E Civil society participation and general quality standards

F Future challenges for urban development

Language:

English

Page count:

29

Copyright:

Darmstadt University of Technology in cooperation the German Association of Cities and the Federal Institute for Building, Urban and Environmental Research