Urbane Mixturen

Urban development and urban planning as a relational field of action

Contemporary urban planning concepts are based on the principle of urban diversity, recognizing it as a challenging but necessary practice. However, its implementation is controversial and often remains unachieved or results in surprising differences. The contributors take a critical look at aspects of urban diversity and the associated role of architecture and planning. They highlight contradictions and challenges and cite examples of novel perspectives and qualities of urban life, their significance, success, or failure. Their analyses provide a basis for current and future collaborative planning and construction.