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IRPUD is a scientific Research Group of the Department of Spatial Planning, which is involved in the initiation and coordination of large interdisciplinary research projects for the Department.
Today, IRPUD's main research focus is on spatial risk and climate impact research. Methodologically, it builds on IRPUD's long-standing expertise in spatial modelling. In risk and climate impact research, the role of spatial planning in risk and climate impact assessment and the development of spatial planning strategies for risk management and adaptation to climate change are investigated.
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Kick-start “Urban-Act: Integrated Urban Climate Action For Low-Carbon & Resilient Cities” Asia-Pacific collaboration on climate-resilient cities
TU Dortmund University (IRPUD) and University of Stuttgart (IREUS & ISV) are partnering with the national consortiums in the Asian-Pacific region...

Concluding event of the ANFO und RESI-extrem projects in Olfen
On the 24th of July 2023, the concluding event of the two projects ANFO and RESI-extrem took place in the city of Olfen. The event addressed experts..

Online award ceremony for the "Housing Policy" study award
The German Tenants' Association (DMB) and the IRPUD of the Faculty of Spatial Planning, TU Dortmund jointly award the study prize "Housing Policy"...

Evaluation and scientific exploitation of the regional climate impact analysis Evolving Regions
The Evolving Regions project is coming to an end in July 2023 after more than three years and a cost-neutral extension
