The course objective is for students to be introduced to various approaches of and concepts for sustainable spatial planning and regional development, with Europe as its main focus of interest. The main segment of the course is the insight into the history of planning, as well as the presentation of current projects. Furthermore, the course covers EU-Regional Policies and new concepts, such as New Urbanism, New Regionalism, and the like.

Enabling students to acquire and master knowledge on sustainability issues in regional development and planning, then to analyze diverse concepts of spatial development, as well as to generate new knowledge through practical application and interactive discussions.

Sustainable development as a paradigm Planning approaches: - from economy based planning to physical, spatial and communication-oriented, participatory planning, strategic and sustainable planning Framework and perspectives Instruments and programs of the EU-structural policies From problem definitions to innovative sustainable urban and regional development case studies Examples of related planning methods

- Attendance in face-to-face sessions - Participation in group work - Successful e-assignments - One obligatory final multiple choice test (e-learning)