The concentration of research and studies carried out by the Laboratory is more focused on spatial modeling, risk and disaster management systems, and development of a modeling system, which among others helps in analyzing the planning process.

Development & Urban Design is one of the laboratories in the Department of Regional Planning & The city of ITS Surabaya which is a place for academic interaction, both lecturers and students who have interests and areas of expertise in city development & urban planning.

City Lab towards Lab-Based Education is supported by various activities related to teaching, research and community service to create a synergy of the three Tri Dharma College components in the Laboratory.

Regional, Coastal and Environmental Development Laboratory, is one of three laboratories in the Department of Urban and Regional Planning. The laboratory, which was originally called the regional development laboratory, was established in 2012.