The book documents milestones in the development of the ISR, introduces the key people and departments and reflects on the challenges and successes of the past five decades. The publication offers insights into the ISR's research and teaching and shows how the institute contributes to the sustainable development of urban and regional areas by integrating perspectives from different disciplines.

"50 Jahre Institut für Stadt- und Regionalplanung“ is available in open access via our Webshop and the repository DepositOnce (https://doi.org/10.14279/depositonce-16548). Additionally, a parallel print edition is available.