Austrian Spatial Development Concept ÖREK 2011 Country/Territory Austria Document type Date 2011 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen., Land & soil, Water Keyword Climate change Land-use planning Sustainable development Disasters Land tenure Flood Water conservation zone Geographical area Alps, Europe, EUROPE AND CENTRAL ASIA, European Union Countries, Western Europe Abstract This Policy,the Austrian Spatial Development Concept (ÖREK) is a strategic steering instrument for overall spatial planning and development at the national and Länder level as well as for cities and municipalities. An economic spatial development strategy should pursue the following general objectives: -substantially support structural change and promote the competitiveness of the country and its regions; -contribute to the specific and spatially harmonised expansion of regional location qualities (especially accessibility) and secure this sustainably; -reduce the effects of national borders and strengthen cross-border economic relations; -promote research and development, strengthen the innovation capacity of the regions and improve the qualifications of inhabitants. Full text English