Here you can find the current projects of the Research Unit Land Policy and Land Management.

 

Project List

Start: 04/2015, ongoing

Prof. Arthur Kanonier has managed the Law Collection (Rechtssammlung) of the Austrian Conference on Spatial Planning (ÖROK) along with members of the Research Unit for many years. This is updated on the ÖROK website (www.oerok.gv.at, opens an external URL in a new window) every six months (April and September). In view of the very diverse nature of spatial planning law, the ÖROK Law Collection on spatial planning aims to provide an overview of the currently applicable versions and make it easier to navigate the various legal standards relevant to spatial planning. The complex allocation of powers and the nine different legal frameworks mean that the legal principles are diverse and not clear from the outset. 
 
A short summary gives an overview of the most important changes and innovations in spatial planning law over the past six months, as well as an overview of recent case law of the highest courts (Austrian Constitutional Court, Supreme Administrative Court).

The Law Chronicle (Rechtschronik) is available online at: www.oerok.gv.at/raum/daten-und-grundlagen/rechtssammlung/rechtschronik, opens an external URL in a new window

 

01.10.2023, ongoing

01.10.2023, ongoing

The second part of the Soil Protection in the Salzkammergut project was also carried out as part of the Capital of Culture Bad Ischl 2024. Based on the first project, a follow-up event was organised in Gmunden to discuss soil-saving measures with political decision-makers in relation to the Austrian Soil Strategy and the municipal soil protection plan of the Association of Municipalities. Subsequently, a report was written that documents and summarises the main content and key points of the discussion. This serves as documentation and external communication.

01.04.2024 to 30.07.2024

01.03.2024, ongoing

The Soil Walks project is investigating the contribution that the Walk & Talk format of the same name, developed together with five pilot municipalities and regions, can make to sustainable and broadly effective awareness-raising on the topics of land utilisation, sealing and inner development.

The Soil Walks are a method for initiating public dialogue and preparing participatory planning processes. Current challenges and opportunities relating to land use in general and specifically for the municipality are discussed together with the population and interested parties. The resulting findings can be the starting point for forward-looking planning measures in the municipality/region and should be incorporated into further projects.

Further information can be found on the homepage of the research project, opens an external URL in a new window.

01.10.2023, ongoing