Contributors / Lectureres
This chapter has been developed by Christoph Wessling from Brandenburgische Technische Universität Cottbus-Senftenberg (BTU).
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand in general the different phases of urban development in European cities from mediaval times until today
- Understand different strategic approaches for a revitalisation process
Case Studies
- Rehabilitation of the old town of Stralsund, Germany
Key Literature
- The Death and Life of Great American Cities, Jane Jacobs, 1961
- Council of Europe, Guidance on urban rehabilitation, 2005
Further Readings/ Links (optional)
- Aga Khan Historic Cities Programme, Conservation and Revitalisation of Historic Mostar. Available at this link
- Rowe, C. and Koetter, F., Collage City, 1983
- Lynch, K., The Image of the City. Cambridge, Mass: MIT Press., 1960