The Association of European Schools of Planning (AESOP) is a network of
Europe
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an universities, their departments and affiliated schools that are engaged in teaching and research in the fields of
urban and
regional planning.
Foundation
The formal charter of the establishment of AESOP was signed in
Dortmund
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,
Germany
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in 1987. In 1992, it was formally registered as a
non-profit
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association under
Belgian law.
Aims
The association aims to promote the development of the teaching curricula and research among its member institutions through mutual
dialogue
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,
communication
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, exchange, and dissemination of research practices.
Presidents and Secretary Generals
See also
*
European Spatial Development Perspective
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*
European Union
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* The
European Spatial Development Planning network
References
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Higher education organisations based in Europe
Organizations established in 1987
Urban planning organizations