Christina Simon-Philipp

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Christina Simon-Philipp is a Professor of Urban Planning and Urban Development at the Hochschule für Technik Stuttgart (University of Applied Sciences Stuttgart), leading the Department of Urban Planning and Urban Development within the College of Architecture and Design. Her roles include serving as Dean of Studies for the Master of Urban Planning program since 2014 and director of the Competence Center for Sustainable Urban Development. She has held academic and professional roles since 1993, including urban planner, architect, and policy advisor in the Ministry of Economic Affairs (2003-2007).

Education: Studied architecture and urban planning at the University of Stuttgart and ETH Zurich. Doctorate from the University of Stuttgart's Urban Planning Institute in 2001.

Research focuses on sustainable urban development, transdisciplinary teaching-research projects, and urban renewal. Key projects include the 'Forschung iCity' series, 'MobiQ' mobility initiative, and 'Leben vor der Stadt' revitalization of post-war residential areas. She co-founded the Laboratory for Experimental Urban Space (LES) and leads the IBA StadtRegion Stuttgart 2027 research forum.

Publications emphasize urban policy analysis, sustainable housing strategies, and participatory planning methods. She chairs the German Urban Prize jury and advises major urban projects like the Benjamin Franklin Kaserne conversion in Mannheim and the Heilbronn Neckarbogen model district.

Professional memberships include the German Academy for Urban Development (DASL), the Deutscher Werkbund, and editorial roles at Forum Stadt. She oversees the Promotion Center BW-CAR and advises urban development initiatives across Baden-Württemberg.