Course syllabus

Stadsförnyelse
Urban Renewal

ASBN50, 7,5 credits, A (Second Cycle)

Valid for: 2020/21
Decided by: PLED A
Date of Decision: 2020-03-26

General Information

Elective for: L5-fr, V5-tv
Language of instruction: The course will be given in Swedish

Aim

To give knowledge about urban renewal and the methods necessary for accomplishment of urban renewal processes.

To understand the difference in comparison to new development, and the considerations and changes in the existing environment that urban renewal brings.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must

• be able to analyse the different types of existing structures that together define how the city works
• be able to relate the analysis to current methods and strategies in the area of urban renewal
• be able to interpret and analyse texts about urban renewal and its methods

Competences and skills
For a passing grade the student must

• formulate criteria for renewal of urban areas
• work out a proposal for renewal of an urban area
• describe the proposal with plans, drawings and in writing
• orally and visually be able to communicate ones project

Judgement and approach
For a passing grade the student must

• be able to value the conditions for urban renewal
• show ability to with a comprehensive view take into account relevant scientific, social and ethical aspects in the judgement

Contents

• Methods in urban renewal
• Theories in urban renewal
• Connection in and between areas
• Qualities of movement in urban environment
• Design of public spaces
• Mix of uses
• Conditions for life in the city
• Quality in urban design
• Cities’ building structures
• Sustainable urban design

 

Educational format:

• Group exercises
• Group critiques
• Literature studies and seminars
• Lectures

 

The work is divided into:

• general theoretical background about what urban renewal can consist of
• project work

Examination details

Grading scale: TH - (U,3,4,5) - (Fail, Three, Four, Five)
Assessment: Approved exercises and project report, active participation in excursions, seminars and group critiques and at least 80% attendance at lectures.

The examiner, in consultation with Disability Support Services, may deviate from the regular form of examination in order to provide a permanently disabled student with a form of examination equivalent to that of a student without a disability.

Admission

Admission requirements:

• ASBF10 Sustainable Urban Design

The number of participants is limited to: No
The course might be cancelled: If the number of applicants is less than 12.

Reading list

• Wikström, T; Olsson, L: Stadens möjligheter – platser och stråk. 2012.
• Gehl, J: Cities for People. 2010.
• Gehl, J; Gemzøe; Kirknæs; Søndergaard: New City Life. 2006.

Contact and other information

Course coordinator: Erik Johansson, erik.johansson@hdm.lth.se
Course coordinator: Laura Liuke, laura.liuke@hdm.lth.se