Thomas Krüger

Thomas Krüger is a Professor of Project Development at HafenCity University Hamburg (HCU). He leads the research group Real Estate and Urban Development and focuses on interactions between urban development, real estate economics, and project management. His work explores new governance models, public-private partnerships, and digital tools for planning evaluation.

• Current positions: Professor at HCU, Head of Research Group
• Research: Urban centers, real estate dynamics, project governance
• Teaching: Project development, real estate economics, urban management

Research highlights include:

• 2010–2014: RegioProjektCheck – regional evaluation tools for sustainable development
• Since 2007: Urban Improvement Districts – new property owner collaborations
• Since 2006: Impact of Shopping Centers on urban structures

His scientific contributions span over 30 years, with recent work on:

• 2025: Urban planning-real estate tensions
• 2024: Strategic alliances for city centers
• 2023: Night economy, pandemic impacts on urban retail

Leadership roles include:

• BAföG Officer for urban planning programs
• Member of HCU Academic Senate
• Coordination of integrated planning courses

He is affiliated with research networks like the Research Association for Urban Synergies and contributes to City Science Lab initiatives.