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Editorial Vol. 13 (2023)
No full textplaNext-Next Generation Planning Vol. 13 (2023) Exploring Human Well-Being and Community DynamicsVolume 13 titled ‘Exploring Human Well-Being and Community Dynamics’ of the peer-reviewed journal plaNext–Next Generation Planning is here. Partially derived from the 16th AESOP Young Academics Conference ‘In Search of Well-Being in Liminality: No Longer-Not Yet’ that took place in Istanbul between April 5-8, 2022, it includes one research paper previously published online. We are delighted to present this latest volume, which draws together a diverse collection of research papers delving into the complex dynamics of human interaction with the living environment, social participation and community development. While originating from different geographic and disciplinary backgrounds, the four papers featured in this volume share a common theme: the complex interplay between individuals, communities, and the places they inhabit.publishedVersio
Master in Regional Planning (Faculty of Architecture Istanbul Technical University)
No full textIstanbul Technical University
41.10573150207712, 29.025704876484063
https://ror.org/059636586The MSc in Regional Planning delivered at Istanbul Technical University is distinctive in its focus on theoretical and methodological courses, interdisciplinarity and regional science. It brings together the following aspects of quality in planning education:
- Programme Curriculum and Identity
o An effective blend of compulsory and elective courses focused on contemporary research areas in regional planning and regional science. An excellent balance of theoretical, methodological and policy-based courses delivered by a highly-qualified teaching team in relation to the interdisciplinary character of the programme.
o An exposure to multi-scale, socio-spatial challenges across the four main modules of the curriculum: economic–policy management, sectoral–spatial, environment and sustainability, and analysis methods.
o Highlighting the relevance and implications of professional ethics and reflexive practice throughout the programme for planners performing at the regional scale and beyond.
Principles of Pedagogy
o Providing students with theoretical and practical knowledge whilst enabling them with opportunities to develop analytical, critical and interpretive thinking and skilss through methodological and studio-based courses.
o Excellent level of student/alumni/employer's engagement in facilitating research-oriented and proactive curriculum appraisal and development through inter-institutional advisory boards, alumni feedback forums, and studio juries.
o Encouragement of active, independent and peer-learning in theoretical and studio-based courses through research-based assignments and presentations. Active promotion of academic excellence through national and international dissemination of thesis projects
Master in Architecture, Specialization in Urbanism (Lisbon School of Architecture University of Lisbon)
No full textUniversity of Lisbon
38.752841844228236, -9.157805121787247
https://ror.org/01c27hj86The MSc in Architecture offered at the Lisbon School of Architecture, University of Lisbon, is distinctive in its focus on urbanism. It brings together the following aspects of quality in planning education:
- Programme Curriculum and Identity
o Development of professional and reflexive practice by exposure of students to issues of public interest and equity through project and studio work, involving discussions and focused exercises.
o Focus on territorial systems at multiple scales, exploring critical links between and within scales, working closely with non-academic partners.
o Promotion of methods to address climate change in urbanism through sustainability concepts and systemic approaches, thereby responding to an important contemporary societal change.
- Principles of Pedagogy
o The development of practical reasoning and judgement in students through studio works involving non-academic institutions, and promoting practicebased discussions and reflections.
o Interdisciplinary teaching of urbanism by embedding theories, methods, and approaches from different disciplines.
o Recognition and promotion of excellence in students through prizes at various course and year levels; encouragement to participate in competitions and engage with wider audiences; and use of exemplary work as reference for future student work
Bachelor Programme in Spatial Planning (Adam Mickiewicz University)
No full textAdam Mickiewicz University
52.40885137444361, 16.916518813354596
https://ror.org/04g6bbq64The Bachelor Programme in Spatial Planning delivered at the Adam Mickiewicz University is distinctive in its focus on spatial management. It brings together the following aspects of quality in planning education:
- Programme Curriculum and Identity
• An effective blend of core and elective subjects from different disciplines that contribute to the subject of spatial planning and management.
• Focus on multiple scales including the European, national and regional and local spatial scales.
• Well qualified academic staff also supported and complemented by parttime employees who are practitioners.
- Principles of Pedagogy
• The development of practical reasoning and judgement in students through compulsory professional practice as well as practice-based discussions and reflections.
• Interdisciplinary teaching of spatial planning and management by including three scientific disciplines explored through interdisciplinary projects that combine theories, methods and different points of view from the three disciplines.
• Excellent exposure for students to active learning opportunities that encourage independent learning starting from an early stage in the curriculum
Master in Urban Planning and Policy Design (School of Architecture Urban Planning Construction Engineering, Politecnico di Milano)
No full textPolitecnico di Milano
45.47994987836338, 9.226094889462882
https://ror.org/01nffqt88The Master Programme in Urban Planning and Policy Design delivered at the School ofArchitecture Urban Planning Construction Engineering is distinctive in the combination of the Mediterranean tradition of spatial planning, Anglo-Saxon policy analysis, and social sciences. It brings together the following aspects of quality in planning education:
- Programme Curriculum and Identity
o The combination of design, policy analysis, urban studies, and social sciences.
o Incorporation of ethics and the reflexivity in exploring the neutrality of planners within contexts of power.
o The eminent teaching team bringing a wide variety of planning and policy ex - Principles of Pedagogy
o Utilisation of compulsory internships to develop in students’ skills of practical reasoning and practical judgement.
o Research and inquiry skills introduced from an early stage and reinforced and developed through the curriculum.
o Support provided to curriculum development by an advisory board constituted from diverse stakeholders and experts.pertise to the curriculum
Master Programme in Urban Conservation and Planning (Yildiz Technical University)
No full textYildiz Technical University
41.029236811800125, 28.888951825801524
https://ror.org/0547yzj13The Master Programme in Urban Conservation and Planning delivered at the Yildiz Technical University is recognised as a study programme focused on the historic preservation, yet with a distinctive consideration of both management and implementation-oriented approach in addressing the topic of conservation planning. It brings together the following aspects of quality in planning education:
Programme Curriculum and Identity
• A pragmatic approach, i.e. the focus on implementation measures in a specific context, and not solely on the general principles of conservation.
• Acknowledgment of professional ethics through different topics relevant to urban conservation (e.g. disinvestment/decay, pressures of gentrification,
• displacement, large scale urban projects, including infrastructure investments, tourism development and dilemmas of keeping the authentic character) in relation to specified conceptual themes (e.g. sustainability, rights-based approaches in urban conservation, reduction of poverty, resilience).
• A well-interlinked and content-coordinated system of subjects aimed at enabling a balance between planning issues and specific topics of urban
• conservation.
Principles of Pedagogy
• Advanced models for providing the students with a broad research competence – from the basic skills for conducting fundamental research to those inherent in applied research and the dissemination of research results.
• Best practice examples of student/alumni/employer’s engagement by enabling its members to develop stronger relations with the university’s community, find mentorship and gain access to new professional networks.
• Stimulation of the studio project as a tool for practical reasoning and practical judgement. Strengthening active and independent learning through an array of diverse student tasks (essays, seminars, studio work, thesis)
Master Programme in Regional Planning (Yildiz Technical University)
No full textYildiz Technical University
41.02616875272369, 28.89221330421556
https://ror.org/0547yzj13The Master Programme in Regional Planning delivered at the Yildiz Technical University is distinctive in its focus on the policy agenda at the regional scale. It brings together the following aspects of quality in planning education:
- Programme Curriculum and Identity
o An effective blend of core and elective subjects focused on regional planning with excellent exposure to international connections and networks. A good blend of theory and practice delivered by a well-qualified team in relation to the nature of the programme objectives.
o The focus on contemporary societal changes, such as income inequality, resilience, access to public service, stagnation at regional and local scales.
o Opportunities for students to develop critical thinking and reflective practice through comparative analysis and practical engagement.
- Principles of Pedagogy
o Nurturing research and inquiry skills in students through ‘research-based teaching’ and by facilitating research discussions between students and tutors.
o Excellent level of student/alumni/employer’s engagement in curriculum appraisal and development using online platforms, reunion meetings, alumniled seminars, guest lectures and studio-jury involvement. Active involvement with the Chamber of City Planners ensuring the programme remains practicerelevant.
o Encouragement of active and independent learning in students by motivating them to find topics of their own interests and carry out independent research, whilst enabling group and peer learning through team-based studio work
Master Programme in Spatial Organisation and Design (Yildiz Technical University)
No full textYildiz Technical University
41.027640317633875, 28.89057941196
https://ror.org/0547yzj13University is acknowledged as an interdisciplinary study program in spatial planning efficiently backed by the environment of the Faculty of Architecture within which it is embedded. It brings together the following aspects of quality in planning education:
- Programme Curriculum and Identity
o Properly linked focus of the study programme to the main profile of the Department (City and Regional Planning) and the Faculty (Architecture). The clear response of design-centred curriculum to the profile of graduates compared to other study programmes offered by the Faculty.
o The pragmatic dimension of professional ethic awareness as an inherent part of students’ practical study engagement. A close link between students’ academic tasks and demands of societal practice.
o Understanding of contemporary societal change through the development of students’ individual awareness about their own role as experts for spatial organisation and design.
- Principles of Pedagogy
o Capitalising the potential of interdisciplinary staff and its pedagogical competences through encouraging the reflection on disciplinary biases.
o Best practice example of student/alumni/employer’s engagement by enabling its members to develop stronger relations with the university’s community, find mentorship and gain access to new professional networks.
o Fostering active and independent learning by providing the freedom to students when selecting the research topics within the given framework.
Exploiting students’ knowledge and skills from different disciplinary backgrounds to achieve mutual learning through group work, studio project, open debates, and exchange with practitioners
Bachelor Programme in Urbanism (Faculty of Architecture University of Ljubljana)
No full textUniversity of Ljubljana
46.04940971182202, 14.504605807443872
https://ror.org/05njb9z20The Bachelor Programme in Urbanism delivered at the University of Ljubljana brings together the following aspects of quality in planning education:
— Academic curriculum:
• A comprehensive study programme within the field of urbanism with a strong knowledge emphasis on the urban dimension of planning education.
• A balance between planning knowledge and professional skills reflected in and acquired through the delivery of high1level courses in and around urbanism, and the provision of skills and abilities to address real1life urban issues.
— Teaching pedagogy:
• An assortment of teaching and learning approaches including inter alia project1oriented instruction, case1based work as well as design workshops and studios.
— Elements of distinctiveness:
• An alignment with the urbanism education tradition in planning, which places emphasis on interdisciplinarity as expressed by the programme’s structure connecting knowledge from the fields of urban design, architecture, deliberative planning, sustainability and project engineering.
• Practical orientation to community problem1solving supported by experiential learning
Bachelor Programme in Town Planning and Urban Studies (Department of Architecture University of Palermo)
No full textUniversity of Palermo
38.11764569364875, 13.370073611262614
https://ror.org/04fz79c74The Bachelor Programme in Town Planning and Urban Studies delivered at the University of Palermo brings together the following aspects of quality in planning education:
— Academic curriculum:
• A sufficiently broad range of appropriate disciplines that introduces and integrates disciplinary perspectives to prepare the student for an effective planning career.
• A strong grounding in the spatial sciences encouraging the development of spatial skills and spatial sensibilities.
— Teaching pedagogy:
• The use of the ‘studio’ as a central pedagogical tool to encourage collective and experiential learning.
• The use of an appropriate range of pedagogic techniques through workshops to complement and target specific learning needs beyond the studio.
— Elements of distinctiveness:
• A distinctive focus on cultural heritage and architectural history both as a subject in itself and as a perspective for studio1based learning.
• A distinctive focus on the sociological aspects of planning to encourage socio1technical reflection and learning