Stephan Käppeli

Stephan Käppeli is a Lecturer at the Lucerne School of Business (Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts), specializing in Regional Economics and Public Management. He has held leadership roles such as Director of the Institute of Business and Regional Economics (IBR) and Coordinator of the MAS in Community, Urban, and Regional Development program. His expertise includes regional development strategies, municipal governance, and policy design for community integration. He holds a lic.oec.publ. from the University of Zurich and advanced training in urban and regional management from the University of Basel. His research focuses on urban-rural dynamics, housing policy, and digitalization impacts in regions.

Key projects include advising municipalities on building regulations, analyzing community mergers (e.g., Solothurn and Olten fusions), and spatial planning in rural areas like the Grossteiler Ebene. His work emphasizes participatory approaches and sustainable development strategies. He has authored influential publications on topics like municipal building advisory systems and the socio-spatial implications of digital transformation.

His academic contributions span books, peer-reviewed articles, and policy reports addressing challenges in regional economics, public administration, and community resilience. He frequently lectures on topics such as aging populations' impacts on municipalities and innovative planning frameworks for dispersed settlements.