land use planning

Our demands on the use of space are increasing. It is therefore important to plan with the future in mind. Sustainable planning and development of spatial and settlement structures aims to harmonize the social and economic demands on space with the protection of the environment.

Many projects that make use of land can have negative environmental impacts. This includes soil sealing or even degradation of natural soils, for example as a result of the construction of buildings or industrial facilities. Landscape fragmentation by streets and railway tracks is also a problem.