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Welcome to ifoer - Research Unit of Local Planning

The research unit of Local Planning deals with spatial transformation processes at neighbourhood and municipal level. Through interdisciplinary approaches, the use of digital methods and cooperation with local stakeholders, the aim is to achieve scientifically sound and practice-oriented results. Innovative perspectives in research and teaching aim to design sustainable, inclusive and future-proof spaces.

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Why study spatial planning? | Emanuela Semlitsch [de, YouTube]

[Translate to English:] Eine Frau in einem rot-weiß gestreiften T-Shirt steht vor einem Bücherregel.

50 Jahre ifoer - booklet [de, pdf]

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Obituary for Prof. Dr. Jakob Maurer (1929–2025)

14. October 2025

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Throughout his life, Prof. Dr. Jakob Maurer integrated academic research, teaching and planning practice, and always presented his positions with…

Two awards for TIKTAK Galilei

30. September 2025

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The Tactical Urbanism Project TIKTAK Galilei was honored at the VCÖ Mobility Award Vienna and won the VCÖ Mobility Award Austria in the category…

[Translate to English:] Salzkammergut 2024 - revisited!

07. August 2025

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Exkursion und Seminar im Rahmen des Wahlmoduls “Raumplanen in ländlichen und alpinen Räumen”

Course on digital twins and renaturation in the context of urban planning

10. July 2025

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Under the title ‘Digital Twins in the Context of Renaturation: Nature Based and Digital Solutions for Spatial Planning’, an innovative course took…

New ZUKUNFT STADT podcast episode: Between scale and attitude - design as a central practice in spatial planning

26. June 2025

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In episode 27, Lena Hohenkamp (Local Planning, TU Wien) talks to Emanuela Semlitsch and Kerstin Pluch (Local Planning, TU Wien) and Johannes Suitner…

The HUUS FÜR D’LÜT in Lustenau invites you to linger!

23. June 2025

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A new place for flexible learning has opened in the centre of Lustenau.

Spatial Simulation Lab | Simlab

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Further information about the working unit:
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Contact

FOB Örtliche Raumplanung | ifoer

Institut für Raumplanung | TU Wien
Karlsgasse 11 | 1. OG
AT-1040 Wien

Telefon: +43 1 58801-280401
E-Mail: office@ifoer.tuwien.ac.at

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