@misc{WeidnerStevensMaikaemper, author = {Weidner, Silke and Stevens, James Miller and Maik{\"a}mper, Moritz}, title = {Provinzstadt - a definitive approach}, series = {AESOP Annual Congress 2018, July 10-14 Gothenburg}, journal = {AESOP Annual Congress 2018, July 10-14 Gothenburg}, address = {Gothenburg}, pages = {498}, abstract = {The paper aims to summarize the current debate on the term "Provinzstadt" in the German-language context, to introduce it to an international audience and to reflect on whether and where similarities and differences exist within Europe. "Provinz" brings with it various associations in German-speaking regions. Within the historical context political-administrative categories are definitive, while the origins of this city type are related to, among others, inheritance and geomorphological factors. Currently the once strictly negative connotation is beginning to take a positive turn. Although the growing metropolitan centers dominate the contemporary scientific and societal discussions, the "Provinzst{\"a}dte" are increasingly gaining importance and attention (cf. Institut f{\"u}r Stadtplanung/ BTU 2017; Baumgart, Overhageb{\"o}ck, R{\"u}diger 2011; Bell, Jayne 2009; Hodos 2011; Schmidt-Lauber 2010). The analysis of the term's etymology and interpretation comprise the first part of the paper and the basis for the subsequent examination of this city type. Methodologically five selected case studies will be analyzed and relevant qualitative characteristics deduced. Several hypotheses will then be developed to be discussed among the session participants. Spatial-structural and -ordering, functional and life-world characteristics of the selected "Provinzst{\"a}dte" will be examined and discussed. In addition to demographic characteristics also qualitative factors such as regional location, centrality, function, historical development of increased significance, urban structure etc. will be introduced. The discourse on "Provinzst{\"a}dte" will be placed in relation to further discussions with primarily qualitative approaches that are used in part within the German context but also internationally, e.g. Global City, Regiopole, "Schwarmstadt" etc.}, language = {en} } @misc{SchwartzeKurthBreckwoldtetal., author = {Schwartze, Frank and Kurth, Detlef and Breckwoldt, Antonia and Kuzyhshyn, Anna and Maksymchuk-Hagelstein, Yana and Qorri-Dragaj, Poliksen and Weidner, Silke and Wessling, Christop and Zarrin Ghalam, Sepideh}, title = {Crossing borders : actionable knowloedge for integrated urban development planning in Ukraine}, series = {Transactions of the Association of European Schools of Planning}, volume = {9}, journal = {Transactions of the Association of European Schools of Planning}, number = {1}, publisher = {Association of European Schools of Planning (AESOP)}, issn = {2566-2147}, doi = {10.24306/TrAESOP.2025.01.008}, pages = {105 -- 118}, abstract = {This paper explores various initiatives that have been implemented with a view to strengthening integrated urban development in Ukraine. It emphasises the importance of actionable knowledge and international academic cooperation and it highlights the challenges posed by Ukraine's political decentralisation and war-related crises; both have strained urban planning capacities. Programmes such as Ukraine Digital and German- Ukrainian partnerships address these needs through digital education, scholarships, and joint courses. The Competence Platform for Integrated Urban Development presented here offers modular courses, tools, and case studies that promote interdisciplinary learning. Teaching modules include lectures, seminars, design studios, and workshops focused on urban resilience, reconstruction, and participatory planning. These initiatives aim to prepare students and municipalities for sustainable and resilient development. Future goals include establishing dual degree programmes and expanding international cooperation to comprehensively rebuild Ukraine's cities, in line with the principles of the New Leipzig Charter.}, language = {en} }