Alternative Planning History and Theory: new book by Dorina Pojani
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Alternative Planning History and Theory: new book by Dorina Pojani

This book includes twelve newly commissioned and carefully curated chapters each of which presents an alternative planning history and theory written from the perspective of groups that have been historically marginalized or neglected. In teaching planning history and theory, many planning programs tend to follow the planning cannon – a normative perspective that mostly accounts … Continue reading

Dorina Pojani guest lecturing at GUtech, Oman
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Dorina Pojani guest lecturing at GUtech, Oman

Dorina just started teaching a condensed module titled ‘UPAD 4-249 Theory and Models of Spatial Development’ at the German University of Technology (GUtech). Located in Muscat, the capital of Oman, GUtech was founded in 2007 and has already graduated nearly 1500 students. It is affiliated with RWTH Aachen University in Germany and has a highly … Continue reading

New article on planning education in JPER, by Dorina Pojani and Anthony Kimpton
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New article on planning education in JPER, by Dorina Pojani and Anthony Kimpton

This study examines the conceptualizations of planning research by more than 200 Masters students enrolled in planning schools located throughout four continents. The study is set in the context of theories on the two main traditions of planning thought: ‘planning as a social science’ and ‘planning as design’. The findings reveal that planning students typically … Continue reading

Polis PowerPlays, 2018 round
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Polis PowerPlays, 2018 round

Following the established tradition in our Planning Theory course, on Tuesday undergraduate planning students played Polis PowerPlays: A game of complex interactions. How to play PPP? Watch the instructions by the game master, Dr Ralf Muhlberger. Some student reactions to the game: “It was a great game and activity to boost your negotiation, communication and … Continue reading