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Round Table “The Political Meaning of Informal Urbanisation” at AESOP 2015
The Chair of Spatial Planning has promoted a Round Table on the topic “The Political Meaning of Informal Urbanisation”. This is a project being carried forward by Roberto Rocco (Assistant Professor) and Jan van Ballegooijen (PhD candidate, researcher), which will result in book titled “The Routledge Handbook on Informal Urbanisation”, to be published...
Urbanism graduation orientation – events!
To enhance MSc Urbanism graduations the Complex cities research group organizes a series of lectures, discussions and workshops. The series forms part of a broader program for graduation orientation. The program is meant to facilitate exchange among research and education, to enhance in-depth research and design. The Complex cities series discusses urgent topics that require...
In Memoriam of Professor Paul Drewe, former Professor of Spatial Planning at TU Delft
“Each piece of evidence on its own is not conclusive, but put it all together and it’s hard to avoid my conclusion.” [Nicolas Reeves, The Economist, August 8th 2015, p.65] IN MEMORIAM Prof. dr. Paul G. Drewe (9th August 1940 – 6th August 2015) 1973–2005 Chair of Spatial Planning, Department of Urbanism,...
Summer School Planning and Design with Water 2015
The Department of Urbanism (Chair of Spatial Planning) has organised a Summer School that took place between July 22 and August 1, at the Faculty of Architecture of the TU Delft. We had the opportunity to interact with 71 students, 18 speakers, 6 student volunteers and many others who helped make this summer school unforgettable....
We are sad to announce the passing of Paul Drewe and Hein de Haan
It is with deep sadness that we announce the loss of three former members of the department of Urbanism who have passed away this week: Ina Klaasen (2 Aug) Paul Drewe (6 Aug) and Hein de Haan (6 Aug). The Department of Urbanism are in mourning for their loss. Ina, Paul and Hein had long...
We regret to inform Ina Klaasen’s passing
Dear friends and colleagues, We regret to inform you that on Sunday August 2nd, whilst on holidays in Italy, Ina Klaasen passed away. She was 68 years of age. Ina was a retired Associate Professor at the Section of Spatial Planning and Strategy at the Department of Urbanism of the TU delft, but she had...

