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Bridging urbanities : reflections on urban design in Shanghai and Berlin
\"This publication offers an oversight of a wide variety of topics that are relevant when discussing urban design in Berlin and Shanghai; topics reflection what has taken place and what has been produced within the last five years of the Dual Urban Design Master Program between the two metropolis of Shanghai and Berlin\"--Back cover.
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Integrating sustainability in higher planning education through international cooperation
Purpose
This paper aims to supplement existing research on a joint approach to integrate sustainability into higher planning education (HPE) by facilitating an international transformative learning process. It looks at three different urban master’s programs in Serbia (Belgrade) and Germany (Berlin and Stuttgart).
Design/methodology/approach
In this paper, students' assessments of the pedagogical model, individual learning outcomes and the long-term value of the pedagogical model in respect of key competences for sustainability are presented and discussed. Basic assumptions of the study include that assessment from the students' perspective can provide feedback on the transformational learning experience with the aim of improving the experience and thus learning outcomes; help identify limitations and target specific areas for improvement in the pedagogical model; and improve the evaluation of effectiveness in developing knowledge and skills for sustainability in HPE.
Findings
The paper provides evidence that a learner-centered and action-oriented approach, as well as a global dialogue among peers from different backgrounds and nationalities, is an effective way to educate future generations of urban planners to become “change agents” for societal transformation toward a more sustainable future within their respective contexts.
Originality/value
The paper is a supplement to the existing research on educational initiatives that attempts to integrate sustainability into the curricula, especially of urban-related programs; showcases outcomes of the pedagogical model(s) for sustainable development applied, especially when addressing the competences of students working in developing, transitional and developed countries or different geographic contexts; and shows long-term learning outcomes after the students move into work practice.
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To what extent can collaborative platforms in urban planning education enhance transformative learning outside of academia?
Purpose
This paper aims to explore the effects of collaborative innovation (CI) in urban planning practice by investigating the influence of a platform for collaboration between academia and external partners (practitioners and community groups). Unlike previous research on learning outcomes from the perspective of students (Fokdal et al., 2020), the aim of this article is to investigate the transformative learning (TL) experience from the perspective of the external partners.
Design/methodology/approach
The outcomes of the TL experience were assessed through four elements: disorienting dilemma; critical reflection; engagement in discourse; and reflective and critical taking action.
Findings
The claim that collaboration with multiple actors through TL processes can help promote innovative ways to view and practice planning outside of academia has to a certain extent been confirmed. This paper provides evidence that such transformative processes can have an impact on the individuals involved and shows the importance of individuals acting as change agents – or drivers of innovation. In addition, the importance of a collaborative platform – acting as an intermediary – in facilitating TL processes in planning practices is highlighted in the context of Serbia.
Originality/value
This paper is a continuation of existing research on educational initiatives that attempt to integrate sustainability into the curricula and bring innovation to urban planning practice; showcase outcomes of the TL experience for sustainable development, especially when addressing the innovative ways that planning is practiced outside of academia; and push for change toward a more sustainable future not only within and but also outside of academia.
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Beyond the Urban Informality Discourse: Negotiating Power, Legitimacy and Resources
In recent years informality has been defined and re-defined in the context of urban development. Evolving from initially being understood as a ‘sector’ of the economy to currently being redefined as a ‘new way of life’, ‘informality’ has become a rather ambiguous term. According to our understanding, many of the current concepts of informality do not capture the complexity and importance of connectivity between sectors, levels, and actors. In particular, they neglect the importance of power relations and the blurriness of constantly negotiated and readjusted boundaries between the acceptable and the non-acceptable, legal and non-legal. In this article, we question the usefulness of the term ‘informality’ and instead propose a set of parameters in order to describe negotiation processes inherent to the term ‘informality’. We suggest a model that tries to avoid the ambiguity of the informality debate. It offers a tool to understand the typically composite pattern of actors and their interplay regarding the three dimensions: power, legitimacy, and resources.
In den letzten Jahren wurde der Begriff „Informalität“ im Kontext von Stadtentwicklung umdefiniert und erweitert. Im Verlauf des Wandels von der ursprünglichen Definition als Wirtschaftssektor der städtischen Armut zum derzeitigen Verständnis als ‘neue urbane Lebensform’ hat der Begriff seine Aussagekraft eingebüßt. Die neueren Definitionen von Informalität sind zu vage, um die Komplexität der Beziehungen zwischen Akteuren abzubilden. Insbesondere werden Aspekte wie Machtverhältnisse und die Grauzonen der Verhandlungsspielräume zwischen akzeptablen und inakzeptablen, legalen und nicht-legalen Arrangements nicht berücksichtigt. In diesem Aufsatz wird der Nutzen des Begriffs „Informalität“ für die heutige Stadtdebatte in Frage gestellt und stattdessen - ausgehend von einem akteurszentrierten Ansatz - eine Reihe von Parametern entwickelt, welche die Unschärfe des gegenwärtigen Informalitätsdiskurses vermeidet. Das vorgeschlagene Modell bietet ein Werkzeug zur Abbildung typischer Muster der „formellen“ und „informellen“ Verteilung von Macht, Legitimation und Ressourcen zwischen Schlüsselakteuren der Stadtentwicklung an.
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Integrating sustainability in higher planning education through international cooperation
Purpose: This paper aims to supplement existing research on a joint approach to integrate sustainability into higher planning education (HPE) by facilitating an international transformative learning process. It looks at three different urban master's programs in Serbia (Belgrade) and Germany (Berlin and Stuttgart). Design/methodology/approach: In this paper, students' assessments of the pedagogical model, individual learning outcomes and the long-term value of the pedagogical model in respect of key competences for sustainability are presented and discussed. Basic assumptions of the study include that assessment from the students' perspective can provide feedback on the transformational learning experience with the aim of improving the experience and thus learning outcomes; help identify limitations and target specific areas for improvement in the pedagogical model; and improve the evaluation of effectiveness in developing knowledge and skills for sustainability in HPE. Findings: The paper provides evidence that a learner-centered and action-oriented approach, as well as a global dialogue among peers from different backgrounds and nationalities, is an effective way to educate future generations of urban planners to become \"change agents\" for societal transformation toward a more sustainable future within their respective contexts. Originality/value: The paper is a supplement to the existing research on educational initiatives that attempts to integrate sustainability into the curricula, especially of urban-related programs; showcases outcomes of the pedagogical model(s) for sustainable development applied, especially when addressing the competences of students working in developing, transitional and developed countries or different geographic contexts; and shows long-term learning outcomes after the students move into work practice.
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Empfehlungen für die Förderung und Weiterentwicklung von Reallaboren: Erkenntnisse aus der Arbeit der BaWü-Labs
Reallabore sind ein recht junges Forschungsformat. Die Betreiber der bestehenden Reallabore in Baden-Württemberg (
BaWü-Labs
) nutzen ihre Erkenntnisse und geben neun Empfehlungen für die Fortführung von Reallaboren.
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Beyond the Urban Informality Discourse: Negotiating Power, Legitimacy and Resources
In recent years informality has been defined and re-defined in the context of urban development. Evolving from initially being understood as a ‘sector’ of the economy to currently being redefined as a ‘new way of life’, ‘informality’ has become a rather ambiguous term. According to our understanding, many of the current concepts of informality do not capture the complexity and importance of connectivity between sectors, levels, and actors. In particular, they neglect the importance of power relations and the blurriness of constantly negotiated and readjusted boundaries between the acceptable and the non-acceptable, legal and non-legal. In this article, we question the usefulness of the term ‘informality’ and instead propose a set of parameters in order to describe negotiation processes inherent to the term ‘informality’. We suggest a model that tries to avoid the ambiguity of the informality debate. It offers a tool to understand the typically composite pattern of actors and their interplay regarding the three dimensions: power, legitimacy, and resources.
In den letzten Jahren wurde der Begriff „Informalität“ im Kontext von Stadtentwicklung umdefiniert und erweitert. Im Verlauf des Wandels von der ursprünglichen Definition als Wirtschaftssektor der städtischen Armut zum derzeitigen Verständnis als ‘neue urbane Lebensform’ hat der Begriff seine Aussagekraft eingebüßt. Die neueren Definitionen von Informalität sind zu vage, um die Komplexität der Beziehungen zwischen Akteuren abzubilden. Insbesondere werden Aspekte wie Machtverhältnisse und die Grauzonen der Verhandlungsspielräume zwischen akzeptablen und inakzeptablen, legalen und nicht-legalen Arrangements nicht berücksichtigt. In diesem Aufsatz wird der Nutzen des Begriffs „Informalität“ für die heutige Stadtdebatte in Frage gestellt und stattdessen - ausgehend von einem akteurszentrierten Ansatz - eine Reihe von Parametern entwickelt, welche die Unschärfe des gegenwärtigen Informalitätsdiskurses vermeidet. Das vorgeschlagene Modell bietet ein Werkzeug zur Abbildung typischer Muster der „formellen“ und „informellen“ Verteilung von Macht, Legitimation und Ressourcen zwischen Schlüsselakteuren der Stadtentwicklung an.
Journal Article
Empfehlungen für die Förderung und Weiterentwicklung von Reallaboren: Erkenntnisse aus der Arbeit der BaWü-Labs
Reallabore sind ein recht junges Forschungsformat. Die Betreiber der bestehenden Reallabore in Baden-Württemberg (BaWü-Labs) nutzen ihre Erkenntnisse und geben neun Empfehlungen für die Fortführung von Reallaboren.
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\New urban players\ in Africa and Asia
Large numbers of urban residents in the Global South lack access to formal jobs and basic services. In the face of the failure of local governments to meet growing urban needs, popular initiatives have, for quite some time, played an important role; they have created their own income activities and established the necessary services and infrastructure, often informally and through collective efforts. In this context, urban governments are expected to create an 'enabling environment' and be facilitators rather than direct providers of development.
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