About the department
The Department of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management (LAPF) at SLU Alnarp is an internationally leading academic environment for education, research, collaboration and environmental analysis on issues related to landscape change and development.
Research
Researchers at the Department of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management work on issues related to the planning, design and management of all types of landscapes (urban, peri-urban, rural) and at all scales.
Education
Teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels is a central part of our operations. Each academic year, approximately 500 students study the courses we offer.
News & Events
News
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The war in Ukraine shows that short food supply chains secure food in times of crisis
When crisis strikes, large-scale food supply systems do not always hold. Experiences from Ukraine demonstrate how quickly distribution can break down. A new research project is now being launched to examine how local solutions can strengthen preparedness. -
How cities can become more sustainable – research summarized in ten lessons
A new international study has reviewed two decades of urban experiments and summarized ten lessons that can help cities become more sustainable. Kes McCormick from SLU is one of the researchers behind the work. -
Movium and SLU Urban Futures appoint a joint head of operations
As of the turn of the year, SLU Movium Think Tank and SLU Urban Futures appointed a joint head of operations, with the aim of gradually integrating the two units and bringing them closer to the core activities of the organisation. -
Today’s energy choices redraw the landscape of the future
Sweden’s energy demand could double by 2035, according to forecasts from the Swedish Energy Agency. As fossil sources are replaced by renewables, energy previously extracted underground must now be produced above ground – a transition to leave visible marks on the landscape. -
Artistic approaches offer new ways to understand Stockholm’s waterscapes
A forthcoming scientific article – developed with seed funding from SLU Urban Futures to strengthen interdisciplinary writing, communication, and capacity-building across SLU – examines how artistic perspectives are reshaping Stockholm’s waterscapes.
Research groups
Research groups
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Landscape Governance and Management
We conduct research, development and teaching on governance and management of landscapes, primarily in urban environments. Our expertise largely concerns professional management of outdoor environments. -
Vegetation design and function
Vi bedriver samhällsrelevant forskning och undervisning inom områdena design, konstruktion och skötsel av vegetation i framförallt ett urbant men också i ett ruralt sammanhang. Vi arbetar med att utveckla nya koncept för design, konstruktion och förvaltning av naturbaserade lösningar.