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Neue Dissertation: The Dynamic Geographies of the Knowledge Economy in Germany: Where do firms & workers locate?

This dissertation examines the German knowledge economy over two decades and explores where firms and knowledge workers locate. It examines the spatial, relational and economic location decisions through three studies on firm location choices, the influence of the knowledge economy on employment growth and the (re-)location of workers. Using ERGM, Granger causality and origin-destination data analysis, it reveals how proximity, the type of knowledge, infrastructure and connectivity influence where firms and workers locate, thus, regional growth.

Project Documentation: "Landsberg am Lech - Ready for 2055?"

NEWS| 31.03.2025 

Project Documentation: "Landsberg am Lech - Ready for 2055?"

Students from the Master's programs in Urbanism and Architecture worked for several months to look at the long-term development of the town of Landsberg. The aim was to design a long-term spatial strategy. Based on a comprehensive analysis of the region and a methodology for working with future trends, the next 30 years were examined. Four student teams each present a vision of the future for “Landsberg 2055” and use an overall strategy and specific spatial proposals to show possible development paths for the region and local stakeholders.

 

The four student teams focus on different topics and show different development paths for the year 2055. How can resilient land use, inclusive mobility and social cohesion be strengthened and interlinked to achieve sustainable growth? How can the prospects of young residents be improved and education and innovation become key catalysts for positive development? How can Landsberg become a municipality that leads by example through the consistent implementation of sustainable mobility, a liveable city center and a self-sufficient energy supply? And how can Landsberg carry today's qualities into the future in order to be “just as great, only better” in 2055?

Link to the digital documentation (PDF, ca. 70 MB) available on mediaTUM.

2010 Interim report of the pilot projects within the framework of the National State Development Policy "INITIATIVE REGIONAL MANAGEMENT Region Ingolstadt e. V."

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Topic: The aim of the study is to present and evaluate the organisational development of the regional management of the Ingolstadt region. This public-private partnership between the local companies and local authorities is a pilot project in the field of cross-thematic regional development.

Brief description: Within the framework of the National Urban Development Policy of the Federal Ministry of Transport, Building and Urban Affairs (BMVBS), the report evaluates the work steps of regional management to date. The starting point is the topic "The future of the city is the region", which is particularly relevant for the Ingolstadt region with its strong district capital Ingolstadt and its more rural districts. To this end, interviews were conducted with members and non-members of the association in order to form a basis for the association's organisational development.

Participating employees: Alain Thierstein, Michael Bentlage

Client: INITIATIVE REGIONALMANGEMENT Region Ingolstadt e.V.

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