Finn Kjær Christensen

Finn Kjær Christensen is an Associate Professor and Head of Research Group at the Danish Centre for Spatial Planning, Aalborg University, within the College of Social Sciences. His work bridges legal, planning, and property domains, focusing on how regulatory frameworks shape urban development and property rights.

• Institution: Aalborg University
• Research Centre: Danish Centre for Spatial Planning
• School: College of Social Sciences
• Role: Associate Professor and Research Group Head

His research centers on urban development from a property law perspective, emphasizing legal limits on development, detailed land use planning, property formation, and road access regulation. He explores how municipal planning affects property value, neighbor liability, and the functioning of property owner associations. His expertise supports the UN Sustainable Development Goal of Sustainable Cities and Communities.

The 15 most recent publications and professional activities reveal a consistent focus on Danish planning law, private road legislation, development agreements, and legal liability in zoning. His work combines doctrinal legal analysis with practical urban governance, influencing both policy and professional practice.

Scientific and educational recognition includes:

• Årets underviser 2022 (Teacher of the Year)
• Årets underviser 2014
• Årets underviser 2012

Christensen actively supervises PhD candidates, such as T. L. Nielsen in the project 'Re-determination of Property Boundaries in a Danish Context.' He is involved in multiple research projects and delivers training courses for public and private professionals on planning law, subdivision, and road rights. He also contributes to public discourse through media engagement on parking policies, development plans, and infrastructure controversies.

He leads and participates in workshops, conferences, and educational courses, demonstrating strong engagement with both academic and professional communities. His recent activities include lectures on 'Private Road Law' and 'Development Agreements,' reflecting his applied research focus.