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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

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.

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

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

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

Zurich Atlas. An Archaeology of Urban Codes and Forms | Zurich Primer. A Propositional Planning Vision for the City.
26.2.2026, 19:00 | Book Launch | ZAZ BELLERIVE Zentrum Architektur Zürich.

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.

Working on Transformation
The publication Working on Transformation documents and systematises the teaching experiments, undertaken by NEWROPE over the past six years.

disP 61/2, June 2025
disP - The Planning Review, Volume 61, Issue 2, June 2025 is now available online on Taylor & Francis Online.

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

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

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

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,

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

disP 60/4, December 2024
disP - The Planning Review, Volume 60, Issue 4, December 2024 is now available online on Taylor & Francis Online.

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 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

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























