Landesplanungssystems
Landesplanungssysteme denote the state-level spatial planning systems of the German Länder. They form the middle tier of the national planning framework, situated between federal spatial planning (Raumordnung) and municipal land-use planning. While the exact structure and terminology vary by state, all Länder pursue coordinated land use, transport, housing, economy and environmental protection across their territories.
The legal basis and instruments for Landesplanung are set by each Land’s planning laws, within the framework
Content and objectives of Landesplanungssysteme typically include housing and urban development, economic development, transportation and infrastructure,
Process and governance involve state planning authorities, regional planning bodies, and input from municipalities and the