Only few larger municipalities have more integrated plans (mainly covering technical infrastructure) ? Data collection and surveys are not used for defining strategies and priorities – missing links to strategic development planning – SDIP) ? Important utilities and services (e. g. schools, landfills, waste water treatment, major access roads) are normally not covered, and mostly located outside planning areas (often outside municipal boundaries) Typical Land Use Plan (Colored Map) Current Planning Practice ?Definition of Planning Boundary is more important than the master plan itself ?
Lack of clear and transparent criteria for defining the demand for building land and planning boundary ? Usually resulting in ”overzoning“ and urban sprawl – protection of natural resources, landscape & cultural heritage is neglected, as well as efficiency of services provision ? Master plans are frequently changed after approval, thus limiting their function of guiding development Overzoning vs. Protection of Landscape Overzoning vs. Protection of Landscape Overzoning vs. Protection of Landscape Development outside Planning Boundaries Development outside Planning Boundaries Unsustainable Densities and Lack of Expansion Areas