1. 1 13.11.2013, R. Zuckerstätter-Semela Stadt-Umland-Management Wien / Niederösterreich Metropolitan Area Management Vienna / Lower Austria Initiated by the Länder Wien and Lower Austria

2. 2 n Austria is a federal state consisting of 9 federal provinces („Länder“). n Vienna is both: Land („city state“) and municipality. It consists of 23 districts with their own councils. n The Viennese territory is completly surrounded by the Land Lower Austria. n Lower Austria‘s part of the agglomeration consists of approx. 60 municipalities belonging to 7 administrative districts. background territorial structure and constitution

3. 3 background topology of the agglomeration n metropolitan area with 2,6 Mio inhabitants n Vienna (1,7 Mio) surrounded by 13 small towns (10.000 – 25.000), many small municipalities and large areas of precious nature and farmland n radial structure, continuous settlement area along some axes (esp. to the south) n twin-city region with only 60 km distance from Bratislava to Vienna

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6. 6 n highly functional integrated agglomeration; territories and bounderies outlived the change of time n high pressure of migration, settlement, traffic, cost, power efficiency … n rapid growth: estimated plus 350.000 inhabitants in 2030 n challenges regarding congestion, transport, urban sprawl, structural change in economy, provision of social infrastructur, sealing of soil, energy supply, housing market, landscape protection … challenge Gordian systemic environment

7. 7 n protection targets versus development goals; sustainability versus unbounded consumption of ressources n highly complex political, administrative and financial structures; diverse allocated ressources n complex system of public financies, tricky balance of political power n „coopetition“ as the predominant relationship of municipalities challenge Gordian systemic environment

8. 8 n The context of people‘s daily life of course takes place without perceiving the internal frontiers. n People expect the agglomeration as a whole to function properly. n Investors appreciate an efficient „Vienna Region“. The agglomeration as a whole competes with other global metropolitan areas. Anyway there is … n … need for enhanced cooperation of stakeholders in the field of spatial development, mobility and energy challenge Common Requirements

9. 9 n Joint Initiative of the provincial governments of Vienna and Lower Austria n Members of the provincial governments in charge of of spatial planning and regional development as „political heads“ n Steering comitee with administrative and political representatives n Budget: approx. 200.000 € - aliquot Vienna/Lower Austria n Clear focus on spatial development issues approach Stadt-Umland-Management Wien / NÖ

10. 10 n Cooperation and Intermediation  activating the cooperation and harmonization of the involved Lower Austrian communities and Viennese districts and the two Länder concerning regional planning matters as well as specific projects  mediating controversial cross-border issues n Plattform of Information  serving as a plattform for information about topics of regional relevance  organising sincere exchange of thoughts among the stakeholders with a fokus on establishing an all-inclusive vision of the agglomeration n Incentive and Management  designing solutions for cross-border challanges together with the stakeholders to create added regional value terms of reference Task Fields

11. 11 interdisciplinarity and Networking The Agglomeration is in the need of coordinated approaches and cross-linked thinking regarding … … settlement policy and mobility, … landscaping and engery supply … infrastructure and business location policy, … integration and spatial development, … environmentalism and climate protection,

12. 12 Strategy for spatial development of the growing Agglomeration - a sustainable structured region n with development axes, polycentric with complementary recreation facility areas n with strong centres and moderate dynamic in the fringe and „in between“ areas n with compact and traffic reducing settlement structures n with good quality concerning infrastructure and public transport n to promote an ecological as well as economical balanced development: prior focus on high potential areas … established by the Länder Vienna, Lower Austria and Burgenland issues Settlement, Mobility, Location Policy

13. 13 n close collaboration with VOR (Public Transport Authority Eastern Region) in the matter of management of regional mobility, public transport and sustainable mobility n efforts to prevent congestion by sustainable spatial planning n elaboration of clever regional solutions for each mode of mobility n prepare for a diverse future – supporting different technologies n facilitate a change in behaviour n use the potential of renewables in public transport – create regional energy partnerships issues Traffic, Transport, Sustainable Mobility

14. 14 Modal Share Development City of Vienna

15. 15 Modal Share Cross- Border Traffic

16. 16 Recently done: n „New Western Railway“ (Main Line for Europe from Paris to Budapest) n extension of underground U2 n public transport in Vienna for 1 € a day (annual pass) n modernization of each railway station n extension of area regulated by parking management in Vienna n first steps towards jointly financing (f.e. Park & Ride Facilities) Under construction: n Smart City Framework Strategy Vienna, Urban Plan Vienna 2025 and Masterplan Mobility Vienna n high-level infrastructure (Vienna Main Station, VIE-Airport 3 rd Runway, Outer Ring Highway Vienna, underground extension, cycling Initiative mobility initiatives

17. 17 Viennese Institutions Wr. Stadtwerke Federal Institutions Vienna City Administration Management of urban infrastructure Public transportation operation Section “Public Lighting” (traffic lights) Section “Traffic Management and Organisation“ (regulatory measures) Section “Urban Development and Planning ” (strategic goals) Section “Road Management and Construction ” Police Traffic department Ministry for Transport (legislation) PassengersOther road users Wiener Linien VOR Public Transport Authority Eastern Region Public transport staff Institutions of Lower Austria Road Construction & Management Transport Planning mobility institutions Asfinag ÖBB

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