Vincent Nadin

Prof. Vincent Nadin holds the position of Professor at the Department of Spatial Planning and Strategy within the Faculty of Architecture and the Built Environment at Delft University of Technology. His work focuses on comparative analysis of European spatial planning systems, territorial governance, and policy integration. He has led major international projects such as the ESPON COMPASS initiative analyzing spatial planning systems across Europe, and the PICH project addressing historic urban environments. His research emphasizes the intersection of spatial policy with socio-economic challenges, European integration, and adaptive governance frameworks.

Key contributions include co-editing the 2024 book Spatial Planning Systems in Europe: Comparison and Trajectories, which synthesizes cross-national planning strategies. Prof. Nadin has received the 2007 'Planning cultures in Europe' award for his contributions to comparative planning studies. He actively engages in academic leadership roles, including editorial positions for Planning Practice and Research, and has presented at conferences across Europe.

His research spans urban-rural dynamics, polycentric metropolitan regions (e.g., the Randstad), and the impact of EU Cohesion Policy on territorial development. Methodologically, he advocates for frameworks that bridge theoretical insights with practical policy implementation, as demonstrated in the COMPASS project's methodology development.