Urban Renewal
Stadsförnyelse

ASBN50, 7.5 credits, A (Second Cycle)

Valid for: 2025/26
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering LTH
Decided by: PLED A
Date of Decision: 2025-04-01
Effective: 2025-05-05

General Information

Depth of study relative to the degree requirements: Second cycle, in-depth level of the course cannot be classified
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

A non-compulsory study trip may occur.

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.

Modules
Code: 0117. Name: Urban Renewal.
Credits: 7.5. Grading scale: TH - (U, 3, 4, 5).

Admission

Admission requirements:

• ASBF10 Sustainable Urban Design or VTTF01 Traffic Engineering
  

Reading list

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

Contact

Course coordinator: Erik Johansson, erik.johansson@abm.lth.se
Course coordinator: Laura Liuke, laura.liuke@abm.lth.se
Course homepage: https://www.abm.lth.se/english/