Peter Dehne

Prof. Dr. Peter Dehne is a Professor of Nature Conservation and Land Use Planning at Neubrandenburg University of Applied Sciences since 1997. His expertise spans planning law, urban planning, and regional development, with a focus on rural areas. Prior to his academic role, he worked under Prof. Rudolf Schäfer in Berlin’s Stadt + Dorf research group for a decade, specializing in urban and regional planning.

Education & Professional Background

• Studied Urban and Regional Planning
• Completed a traineeship in Urban Development
• Research experience with Stadt + Dorf Berlin (1987–1997)

Research & Teaching

His practice-oriented research addresses demographic change, public service restructuring, and cooperative rural development. Projects include experimental spatial planning models in Berlin and Neubrandenburg. Teaching integrates fieldwork, study projects, and seminars tied to real-world challenges in villages and small towns, exemplified by the UniDorf initiative.

Recent Initiatives

• Small Town Academy: A federal-funded platform (2023+) for knowledge exchange among small-town stakeholders.
• Village Facilitation Course: Advanced training program starting February 2023, addressing participatory rural development.

Awards & Grants

No explicit awards or grants mentioned in the text.