Planungsfelder

Planungsfelder are spatial sub-areas used in urban and regional planning in German-speaking countries. They denote defined portions of a master plan or land-use plan where a specific future use or regulatory concept is intended. The concept helps structure and communicate how a larger development area should be realized over time.

The primary purpose of Planungsfelder is to coordinate land use with required infrastructure, such as roads, utilities, schools, and green spaces. They also enable targeted regulation of building density, height, setbacks, and mixed-use arrangements. By dividing a larger area into planungsfelder, planners can manage phasing, monitor progress, and align investment decisions with development goals.

Typically, each Planungsfeld contains information about the planned land use, density or intensity, design and architectural requirements, and connections to transport and public services. In many plans, fields may be designated for housing, commerce, industry, recreation, or a combination thereof, sometimes with separate constraints for protected areas or environmental protection zones.

The creation and modification of Planungsfelder occur within formal planning procedures. Delimitation, designation, and changes usually require official plan amendments, public participation, and compliance with higher-level planning policies. The concept supports flexible but coordinated development, allowing authorities to respond to changing needs while safeguarding urban structure and public interests.

See also: urban planning, land-use planning, master plan, bebauungsplan, flächennutzungsplan.