background image

Our goal

The ARL stands for sustainable spatial development: socially and economically just, ecologically responsible and forward-thinking. We stimulate research on current topics and socially relevant challenges, pool expertise and create new knowledge in order to identify concrete approaches, options and solutions to make cities, rural areas and regions liveable and crisis-proof for all people, while at the same time protecting nature and landscapes in all their diversity and preserving them for future generations.  

Who we are

The ARL is a social research infrastructure facility in the Leibniz Association that enables cooperation and networking between spatial science research and planning practice. As an Academy with renowned, selected members and a large network of committed experts at all career levels, we consistently bundle interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary knowledge on current issues of sustainable spatial development as the professional voice of spatial science and practice. 

The Academy

This platform

ARL-international.com is your gateway to spatial development and planning from a global perspective. It serves as the ARL's platform for international collaboration, transdisciplinary research, and knowledge exchange on pressing spatial challenges.

Here, you’ll find opportunities to connect with experts from academia and practice. This website is dedicated to fostering an international dialogue and strengthening cross-border cooperation in spatial development.

Latest News

View all news
background image

Expert Circle

One of the ARL’s unique features is its large network of highly qualified experts. We are now making this network even more international and even more visible by launching our Expert Circle. Want to know who the experts are on certain topics? Who is doing research where and on what issues? Which planning professionals have valuable experience in which areas?

The platform enables professionals in our network to be filtered by topic, profession, country and regional expertise.  Find interesting people you would like to work and exchange ideas with.

It’s very easy, try it out!