Urban planning is a question of balancing preservation, renewal and change of physical, social and economic structures. Most cities have developed over a long period of time. Urban planning must take in account what has been and occurred in the past. City planning depends much on local circumstances. This includes remains from prehistoric time as well as now abandoned environments from the industrial society. Heritage management in a broad sense is an important task in planning.
In the course focus is directed to urban heritage management in perspective of current societal development. Questions about preservation, renewal and change of the urban fabric is discussed from the point of view of different needs and interests in current urban development.
The following elements are included in the course:
- Forces behind urban development
- Theoretical concepts and perspectives
- Actors in urban planning and their value systems
- Project task.