Title: Spatial Planning and Building Control in Germany: Comprehensive, Impactful and Innovative Planning as a Pathway to Sustainable Communities
Publisher: Routledge
Publication Date: 2026
Language: English
ISBN 10: 1138708755
ISBN 13: 9781138708754
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: New

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This book guides readers to a better understanding of the German planning system and its responses to the critical challenges of 21st-century spatial planning, such as patterns of shrinkage and growth with ongoing economic structural change, demographic change and environmental challenges – particularly climate change. It explores the legal framework and offers in-depth insights into the content, process and implementation of comprehensive spatial plans. It also features good-practice urban development projects, incorporating compact city principles, mixed-use, sustainable mobility and water-sensitive development.

The German planning system is unique in terms of local planning sovereignty and rich in innovation due to its balanced federal structure and competition between the best spatial planning concepts. It is purposefully designed as a learning system that integrates systematic research, planning practice and further development of the legal framework in order to foster the innovation of good ideas for planning solutions and provide the necessary tools to turn them into built reality. This book is written for an international readership, providing the basis for the comparison of different planning systems to identify the most efficacious solutions for sustainable urban development. It will be of use to international students, scholars and practitioners of urban planning looking to address the vital challenges facing communities today.

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Robin Ganser is Professor of Spatial Planning at Nuertingen-Geislingen University, Germany, and also Director of the Institute for Urban and Real Estate Development. He works as a freelance spatial planner and consultant. His research interests comprise sustainable brownfield redevelopment, adaptation to climate change as well as planning policy and planning law.

Alexander Kukk is Professor of Planning and Law at Nuertingen-Geislingen University, Germany. He is an attorney-at-law and certified specialist in administrative law with over 25 years of experience at Quaas & Partner, Stuttgart. His focus is on consulting, expert opinions and representation in mediation and court, specialising in planning, environmental and aviation law.

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