Management systems and issues of small-scale comparative urban monitoring in Germany

2015 Fiscal Year Final Research Report

• Project/Area Number: 26820255
• Research Category: Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists (B)
• Allocation Type: Multi-year Fund
• Research Field: Town planning/Architectural planning
• Research Institution: Fukuyama City University (2015); University of Tsukuba (2014)
• Principal Investigator: Ota Naotaka 福山市立大学, 都市経営学部, 准教授 (30650262)
• Project Period (FY): 2014-04-01 – 2016-03-31
• Keywords: 都市モニタリング / 都市政策 / セグリゲーション / ドイツ / 都市計画 / 都市評価

Outline of Final Research Achievements

This study aims to identify essential features and issues of small-scale comparative urban monitoring in Germany (German: Stadtmonitoring). The analysis is based on a comprehensive literature review, interviews in four large German cities (Berlin, Hamburg, Munich, and Cologne), and a case study in Hamburg as an advanced case. The main findings are as follows: 1) In the face of growing socio-spatial differentiation and the unequal distribution of some social groups, small-scale comparative urban monitoring is now required in large German cities. 2) An understanding of the methodological constraints and importance of communication in civil society and municipal governments is necessary for effective policies.

Free Research Field

都市計画・まちづくり