Deutsches Institut für Urbanistik

The Deutsches Institut für Urbanistik (English: German Institute of Urban Affairs) is a German think tank. It conducts research on urban development in Germany and in other German-speaking countries or regions.

The institute was founded by the German Association of Cities on 15 February 1973, and was named on 1 October 1973. It is headquartered in Berlin, runs a branch in Cologne and is structured as a company with limited liability.

Leaders

 * 1973-1978:
 * 1978-1981:
 * 1981-1992: Dieter Sauberzweig
 * 1992-2006: Heinrich Mäding
 * 2006-2013:
 * 2013-2018: Martin zur Nedden
 * 2018–present: