Jörg Knieling

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Jörg Knieling (HafenCity University Hamburg) specializes in Urban Planning and Regional Development, focusing on sustainable metropolitan governance, climate resilience, and land use policy. As co-chair of Hamburg's Senate Climate Advisory Board, he drives policy recommendations on net-zero land consumption, climate action plans, and spatial governance reform.

• Co-chair, Hamburg Climate Advisory Board (2021–present)
• Member, Advisory Council for Spatial Development, German Federal Ministry
• Co-leader, DFG Research Training Group 'City Science Lab'
• Coordinator, EU projects 'SMARTilience', 'RESCUE', 'Area21'

His research explores climate-resilient urban governance through comparative studies of cities like Halle (Saale) and Mannheim, emphasizing collaborative planning and smart city technologies. Recent work addresses heat action planning, spatial equity, and digital policy tools for sustainable development.

Key publication trends include land consumption reduction (30 ha/day target), urban-rural partnerships, and AI in spatial planning. His Urban Governance Toolbox project (2023) exemplifies solutions for municipal climate resilience.

Students under his supervision include:

• Leon Thümer (B.Sc., 2020 - 'Co-Creation in Real Estate')
• Laura-Darleen Klein (M.Sc., 2023 - 'Age-Friendly Cities')
• Charlotte Muhl (M.Sc., 2018 - 'Urban Commons')

He leads the Urban Planning and Regional Development department, mentoring 12+ research associates and coordinating interdisciplinary projects with institutions like Goldsmiths University, Leuphana University, and Georgia Tech.