Looking at the field of "Urbanistica y Ordenacion del Territorio" by surveying its academic staff

The Spanish knowledge field "Urbanistica y Ordenacion del Territorio" includes academics with teaching and research tasks mainly linked to technical degrees (e.g. architecture and civil engineering). Almost four decades after creating this official knowledge field, this paper presents a survey to approximately 30% of its teaching staff. The obtained results show a diagnosis and strategic reflection on the knowledge field, analyzing the academics' concerns and visions on teaching, research, and careers expectations. It also discusses some key issues to cope with present academic challenges, including the need for a better collective coordination at the national level.