regionalplanerische

Regionalplanerisch is an adjective used to describe matters related to regional planning at a defined territorial level. It refers to the assessment, coordination, and guidance of land use, settlement structure, transportation and energy infrastructure, economic development, and environmental protection within a regional planning area. The concept sits within the broader field of spatial planning (Raumordnung) and is applied to shape how a region develops over time.

In German-speaking countries regional planning authorities or planning associations draft regional plans that guide development across municipalities and districts. The aim is to ensure coherent spatial development, reconcile competing uses, and integrate environmental protection, landscape preservation, and infrastructure needs with growth. Regional plans may designate development axes, locations for housing and employment, transport corridors, and protection areas for nature, water, and cultural heritage. They can also incorporate climate adaptation and flood protection considerations.

The planning process typically involves data analysis, scenario development, stakeholder participation, and formal approval steps. Once adopted, regional plans influence lower-level land-use zoning, project approvals, and infrastructure investments, while remaining aligned with higher-level state or national planning goals. Regionalplanerisch decisions are exercised in balance with municipal (local) land-use planning and overarching planning directives at the state or national level.

The term is also used in Austrian planning practice with a similar meaning, where regional planning serves to coordinate development and environmental protection across a broader regional context.