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Spatial Development and Urban Policy (SPUR)

We aim to contribute to sustainable, democratic and just urban development through research and teaching. We enhance the understanding of and develop possible solutions for policy and planning challenges that emerge in urbanized regions globally. We are an interdisciplinary group working at the intersection of public policy, planning and urban studies.
 

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New study on densification and displacement in the five largest Swiss agglomerations

“Vertical extensions of buildings are becoming a key option for urban redevelopment”

Alina Bärnthaler joins the SPUR-team as PhD Candidate

Dr. Dasha Kuletskaya joins the SPUR team

Talk about "Smart Cities and Urban Resilience", 21 May 2025

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