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ETH Zurich Research Collection

disP 62/1, January 2026

Editorial David KaufmannPages: 2-3Published online: 03 Jun 2026 Articles Beyond permanent urban redevelopment: The unintended consequences of temporary brownfield useLadislava Issever Grochová, Petr Rozmahel &

Treasures from the disP Archives

Series One: Rethinking Cities – Governance, Diversity, and Community.This special issue from the disP archives provides a foundation for examining how inclusive governance and community-building
Paper Cover "Hybrid Terrain Modeling"

Hybrid Terrain Modeling: A Multidimensional Landscape Design Method

This paper focuses on how, in the wake of shifting hydro-topographic regimes in Switzerland, digital design methods can be combined with tactile modeling methods to

disP 61/4, ​December 2025

disP – The Planning Review, Volume 61, Issue 4​, ​December 2025 is now available online.Unmaking plans: enforcement, modification and the erosion of consent.
Disruptions shown on a generic MFD (Black dot: the initial equilibrium without disruption; Dashed line: onset of disruption; Blue 4-point star: new traffic state after disruption; Solid curve: recovery from disruption). © ETH Zürich

The Fragile Nature of Road Transportation Networks

Major cities worldwide experience problems with the performance of their road transportation networks, and the continuous increase in traffic demand presents a substantial challenge to

Cinema and the City in the Age of Planetary Urbanization

1. April, 19:00 | Book launch | ETH Zürich, Hönggerberg, gta Foyer, HIL D 50.5, Stefano-Franscini-Platz 5. How do cinema and planetary urbanization shape each

Global Urban Policy. A Framework for Analyzing State and Society

Cities are active policy innovators of global importance, whether responding to climate change, migration, poverty, or health disparities, or aiming to generate growth. Since cities
Book cover

Between Streets and Screens. Digital Video Activism and the Right to the City

Between Streets and Screens offers a comparative ethnography of digital video activism in Rio de Janeiro and Cape Town in the early 2010s. Focusing closely
View of a 2023 fire near the Jardín del Siglo XXI research project and Huertos Familiares. © ETH Zürich

Temporalities of fire management: Gardening with extractivist droughts in Huertos Familiares, Chile

This article examines the intersection of wildfire, drought and extractivism through the case study of the Jardín del Siglo XXI (JSXXI, the Garden of the
Ökosystemleistungen (materielle: gelb, regulierende: grün, immaterielle: türkis). Planungstools (in rot) können helfen, die komplexen Zusammenhänge besser abzubilden und gegeneinander abzuwägen. (Illustration: Noëlle Klein)

Planungstools zur besseren Integration von Ökosystemleistungen in Raumplanung: Schlussbericht und Tool-Website

Im Rahmen des Aktionsplans Biodiversität wurden neue Erkenntnisse zum aktuellen Stand, zur Nachfrage und zu Hindernissen der Berücksichtigung von Ökosystemleistungen (ÖSL) in raumrelevanten Entscheidungen veröffentlicht.
Cover of the Publication "Working on Transformation"

Working on Transformation

The publication Working on Transformation documents and systematises the teaching experiments, undertaken by NEWROPE over the past six years.
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disP 61/2, June 2025

disP - The Planning Review, Volume 61, Issue 2, June 2025 is now available online on Taylor & Francis Online.
Redevelopment plan proposed by CIAM, “Gesamtplan,” Quartierssanierung Aussersihl, undated, not standardized. no scale. Source: GTA archives.

Revisiting density: The impact of CIAM on Zurich’s plans for sustainable urban growth

In recent years, the compact city model has gained prominence as a strategy for sustainable urban development, with urban densification at its core. While densification

Reimagining Public Participation in Urban Development: Insights from Bramfischerville, Johannesburg

This publication explores how residents of Bramfischerville, an underprivileged area in Johannesburg, South Africa, understand public participation in urban development. The study reveals that for
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Digital Pedagogy for Data-driven Unsolicited Urban Design

As urban environments evolve with increasing complexity, urban planning must adapt by often responding to unsolicited demands rather than to commissioned, structured work. This paper

Asunción Futura. Aportes y proyectos conceptuales en la franja costera norte de aunción del Paraguay

El proyecto apunta a trabajar en la reconversión y puesta en valor de cuatro sectores específicos: el Centro Histórico de Asunción, el Parque Caballero, la
Case Study Network: Zurich area, below Zurich main station © ETH Zürich

Impact of radical bike lane allocation on bi-modal urban road network traffic performance: A simulation case study

To decarbonize urban transport systems, promoting active modes by allocating more road space to cycling infrastructure to achieve a radical modal shift has become a
Performance-led design process. Left: the current performance of a polder area managed by one sluice (arrow) within the floodplain of Antananarivo is assessed to guide design decisions. Middle: landscape architects intervene through precise topographic modifications to propose a new waterfront, reservoir, fishponds, canals, and fields derived from existing site forms. Right: the design process evolves through continuous iterations between topographic design and performance testing, using hydrological simulations to evaluate and refine proposals until a functional and satisfactory outcome is achieved. © ETH Zürich

Urban water projects must consider landscape architecture

Urban water management often prioritizes engineering efficiency over local ecological and social contexts. Landscape architects can leverage high-resolution modelling and vernacular intelligence to design resilient,
Cover of the Journal "Simulation Modelling. Practice and Theory"

Microscopic simulation of bicycle traffic flow incorporating cyclists’ heterogeneous dynamics and non-lane-based movement strategies

Cycling as a mode of transport is on an upward trend as a low-emission alternative to driving in urbanised areas nowadays. With the increasing number
5 covers of the series of Working Papers on Housing Research

Strategien und Policies von Wohnbaugenossenschaften in der Schweiz und Uruguay

ETH Wohnforum – ETH CASE hat ein neues standardisiertes Format für die Veröffentlichung von Working Papers in der ETH Research Collection eingeführt. Die ersten Publikationen
Illustration of free motion in the virtual reality environment that is enabled by tracking the real walking behavior and transforming it to the virtual reality. In this way, the user is exploring the virtual environment by physical walking in the real world.

High-fidelity Immersive Virtual Reality Environments for Gait Rehabilitation Exergames

Virtual reality (VR) used for healthcare, particularly through exergames, is promising for improving therapeutic outcomes. However, effectively engaging patients and providing realistic environments for everyday
Upper Rhine south of Karlsruhe, flooded gravel pits with active mining operations in 2021 highlighted in light green. © ETH Zürich, Johanna Just

Nature in Change: Exploring the Ecological Conditions of a Flooded Gravel Pit in the Upper Rhine Plain

This essay explores the ecological conditions of a flooded gravel pit in the Upper Rhine Plain in Germany through a reading of the relationship between
A sand martin approaching a burrow (Image by Klaus Lechner)

Cultivating More-than-human Care: Exploring Bird Watching as a Landscaping Practice on the Example of Sand Martins and Flooded Gravel Pits

The environmental crisis has created a demand for practices that build awareness about the interconnections of diverse forms of life, allowing humans to understand complex
The 6-hectare area to which spatial development concept (REK) and the In-Depth Study Oberstadt refer (blue), the 46 hectares of Oberstadt + area (orange), and the 500-metres-radius area (green) © ETH Zürich

Towards sustainable urban densification: governmental timidity vs. 4D-Geodesigning urban transformation in Baden, Switzerland

Urban densification remains a contentious issue, often hindered by preservationist attitudes and risk-averse governance. This study contrasts two planning approaches in Baden, Switzerland: the Oberstadt + project,

Soils in motion: The Metabolism of New York City’s Urban Grounds

This article examines the socioecological metabolism of soils in New York City, tracing their production, circulation, and transformation within the dynamics of extended urbanisation. It

«Das Raumkonzept Schweiz ist ein Referenzrahmen, der über seinen Inhalt wirkt»

Interview im Juni 2024 mit Maria Lezzi, Direktorin des Bundesamts für Raumentwicklung ARE, und Silvia Jost, Sektionschefin Mobilität und Internationales, Bundesamt für Raumentwicklung ARE. Seiten:

disP 61/1, March 2025

disP - The Planning Review, Volume 61, Issue 1, March 2025 is now available online on Taylor & Francis Online.
Fig. 1: Distributions of instantaneous acceleration and deceleration of vehicles per campaign and driving mode. The red labels denote the cumulative proportion of acceleration/deceleration that is below/above. © ETH Zürich, IVT, SVT

Driving towards stability and efficiency: A variable time gap strategy for Adaptive Cruise Control

Automated vehicle technologies offer a promising avenue for enhancing traffic efficiency, safety, and energy consumption. Among these, Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) systems stand out as
Cover of the book Applied Antifragility in Technical Systems

Applied Antifragility in Technical Systems. From Principles to Applications

The book purpose is to build a foundational knowledge base by applying antifragile system design, analysis, and development in technical systems, with a focus on

Launch of the Atlas of Regenerative Materials

27th June 2025 | web platform. This new web platform is a repository for information about the whole value chain in construction with bio- and
Cover of the brochure: "The E-Bike City. Designing Sustainable Streets"

The E-Bike City. Designing Sustainable Streets

The E-Bike City project’s design is anchored in shifting away from private car use, particularly for daily commuting. It does so by ensuring access to
Cover of the journal disP, Volume 60, Issue 4, December 2024

disP 60/4, December 2024

disP - The Planning Review, Volume 60, Issue 4, December 2024 is now available online on Taylor & Francis Online.
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Digital Pedagogy for Data-driven Unsolicited Urban Design

As urban environments evolve with increasing complexity, urban planning must adapt by often responding to unsolicited demands rather than to commissioned, structured work. This paper
Book Cover "Geodesign, Urban Digital Twins, and Futures” including the chapter titled "Case Study - AI-powered Digital Twin for Sarajevo Urban Plan"

Book Chapter: ‘Case Study – AI-powered Digital Twin for Sarajevo Urban Plan’

To support and enable the urban transformation of the City of Sarajevo through quantitative and data‐driven assessments, we developed the first AI‐powered Digital Twin of
Symbol image for the article Housing and Reincorporation Strategies in post-Conflict Colombia.

Housing and Reincorporation Strategies in post-Conflict Colombia. Mismatch of micro-level visions and macro-scale approaches

There is a consensus among scholars and policy makers that durable peace after violent conflicts is contingent upon addressing affected communities’ livelihood needs and, in
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