The project aims to establish the RESY Dashboard (Regional Information and Monitoring System) as a central tool for data-driven decision-making in Austria’s regions. Developed by the Federal Ministry for Agriculture, Forestry, Regions, and Water Management, it supports public administrations, planners, regional networks and collaborations, economic actors, tourism organizations, and educational institutions in analyzing and solving key regional challenges.

As part of the project, practical application examples, referred to as “Short Stories,” have been developed. These examples illustrate how the dashboard can be effectively utilized to analyze problems in land policy/spatial planning, regional development, and tourism, plan appropriate measures, and monitor their progress.

The Short Stories connect data-driven approaches with cooperative planning processes, demonstrating how the RESY Dashboard can contribute to sustainable regional development.

For each application example, two accompanying graphics have been created. These visuals highlight the central content of the Short Stories, offering a visual representation of key data points. This enhances the narrative description, emphasizing the user-friendliness of the dashboard and positioning the visualizations as a valuable communication tool in the planning process.

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• Recherche von Herausforderungen/Chancen der österreichischen Raumplanung
• Erstellung von realitätsnahen Anwendungsbeispielen (Short Stories) zur Veranschaulichung der Einsatzmöglichkeiten des RESY-Dashboards
• Erstellung von Grafiken zur visuellen Begleitung der Short Stories

The Tullnerfeld train station has been in operation since 2012 and has developed into an important regional mobility hub for eastern Austria. This includes not only the station area itself but also the Park-and-Ride facilities, local supply services, as well as social and medical infrastructure, and office buildings. However, the surrounding area is still predominantly agricultural, which is largely due to the high-quality soil for agricultural use. The municipalities of Judenau-Baumgarten, Langenrohr, and Michelhausen are aware of these conditions and are jointly developing a master plan for intermunicipal location development to respond comprehensively to project inquiries and to actively and sustainably manage business settlements.

The coordinated master plan sets the direction for long-term development. It connects the strategic planning with the tactical implementation level by formulating a vision that provides the framework for specific proposals for action. The goal is to create the foundation for further steps in location development as a high-quality business and service location, under the premises of land-saving and sustainable perspectives.

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• Projektmanagement, Prozesskoordinierung und laufende Abstimmung mit dem Kernteam und den Stakeholdern
• Inhaltliche und organisatorische Vor- und Nachbereitung von Workshops sowie Moderation der Workshops und der Kernteamtreffen
• Finalisierung und Zusammenführung der Ergebnisse des Leitbildprozesses in Form eines Masterplans und eines Berichts

The database provides insights into action options and tools for active interventions in the region. mecca analyzes national and international examples (with a focus on Austria, Germany, Switzerland) that help successfully address population decline, aging, and the attractiveness of areas functionally intertwined with urban regions. These examples are compiled and located in a dedicated project database. The results can be found here: Map of Opportunities

mecca also oversees the ongoing maintenance of the database. In total, there are already more than 400 practical examples available online.

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The aim of the INTERREG project ConnReg AT-HU is to improve the integration of existing local and regional networks in cross-border cooperation. In order to identify potential thematic areas for the next INTERREG programme period (post-2020), a survey including already existing projects and future project actors of the Austrian-Hungarian border region is carried out.

mecca supports the project partners with the analysis of the strategic documents on the priority themes of the INTERREG AT-HU programme prepared within the framework of ConnReg AT-HU and the already existing documents on the programme period 2021-2027, an online survey of the needs of cross-border cooperation, as well as with the implementation of qualitative group interviews with Hungarian and Austrian experts on framework conditions and thematic areas for cross-border cooperation. These results will be discussed in thematic workshops with a focus on the funding period 2021+ together with Hungarian and Austrian project promoters, potential new project partners and other important actors from the field and examined for their relevance for cross-border cooperation.

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On the property Florastraße 6 in Bad Vöslau, the old Louisenvilla is to be renovated on the one hand, and the multi-family residential building Louisenpark is to be built on the other. In the immediate vicinity is the spa park, a senior citizens’ residence and the municipal open-air swimming pool.

The current forest-like character of the property is to be preserved as far as possible – especially the pine stand.

In order to preserve or create further ecologically valuable areas, plantings of several trees, flowering shrub hedges, planting beds with perennial mixtures, vertical greenery on a house wall or on wire ropes along the rubbish room as well as the greening of the entire flat roof of the apartment building are planned.

Project partner: DI Doris Haidvogl – Engineering Office for Landscape Planning

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The baum2020 sustainability study is a guideline for the institutionalisation of the baum2020 project, which serves the project partners as a basis for decision-making in order to be able to narrow down the future thematic and task areas as well as the future geographical scope of the Bratislava Umland Management (BAUM). Based on this, a rough model comparison provides a basis for decision-making in order to be able to narrow down the type and manner of BAUM institutionalisation more closely. Within the scope of the assignment, the support of important actors will be obtained in order to make the institutionalisation possible in the first place.

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The Wienerwald Biosphere Reserve is not only characterised by a unique natural diversity – the encounter of different climatic and geological zones causes very diverse habitats and a special variety of animal and plant species – but also by a cultural and economic diversity.

In the course of a regional economic analysis, mecca is developing a well-founded fact sheet on the regional economy in the biosphere reserve. We shed light on the following focal points:

• People and fellow human beings
• Landscape and settlement
• Climate, energy and mobility
• Economy and tourism

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The project aims to establish the RESY Dashboard (Regional Information and Monitoring System) as a central tool for data-driven decision-making in Austria’s regions. Developed by the Federal Ministry for Agriculture, Forestry, Regions, and Water Management, it supports public administrations, planners, regional networks and collaborations, economic actors, tourism organizations, and educational institutions in analyzing and solving key regional challenges.

As part of the project, practical application examples, referred to as “Short Stories,” have been developed. These examples illustrate how the dashboard can be effectively utilized to analyze problems in land policy/spatial planning, regional development, and tourism, plan appropriate measures, and monitor their progress.

The Short Stories connect data-driven approaches with cooperative planning processes, demonstrating how the RESY Dashboard can contribute to sustainable regional development.

For each application example, two accompanying graphics have been created. These visuals highlight the central content of the Short Stories, offering a visual representation of key data points. This enhances the narrative description, emphasizing the user-friendliness of the dashboard and positioning the visualizations as a valuable communication tool in the planning process.

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• Recherche von Herausforderungen/Chancen der österreichischen Raumplanung
• Erstellung von realitätsnahen Anwendungsbeispielen (Short Stories) zur Veranschaulichung der Einsatzmöglichkeiten des RESY-Dashboards
• Erstellung von Grafiken zur visuellen Begleitung der Short Stories

The Carinthian government has made an active commitment to climate protection in its government program. It has set itself the goal of initiating the energy transition swiftly and implementing effective measures to improve energy efficiency and increase the share of renewable energy sources, in order to make Carinthia energy-independent and free from fossil and nuclear energy sources by 2025 in the areas of heating and electricity, and by 2015 in the transport sector (emap, p. 13).

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Hannes Schaffer war Teil der Arbeitsgruppe Raumordnung, in die ExpertInnen ihr Fachwissen in den Energiemasterplan einbrachten.

As part of the Environmental Impact Assessment in the simplified procedure according to §5 UVP-G 2000, a report was prepared on the protection interests of landscape aesthetics, tangible and cultural heritage, residential and zoning designations, as well as leisure/recreation/tourism and the townscape.

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The following impacts of the project were assessed:

• Assessment of the impacts of the project on the protection interest of landscape aesthetics
• Assessment of the impacts of the project on the protection interest of tangible and cultural heritage
• Assessment of the impacts of the project on the protection interest of residential and zoning designations
• Assessment of the impacts of the project on the protection interest of leisure/recreation/tourism
• Assessment of the impacts of the project on the protection interest of the townscape

The “LIFE Panonic Salt” project is a comprehensive initiative for the conservation and development of habitats in Austria and Slovakia. It includes the coordination of habitat management, the construction of dams to improve groundwater conditions, research on agricultural impacts, and extensive monitoring activities. Additionally, it places great emphasis on communication and collaboration with other projects, as well as the development of sustainability plans to ensure the long-term effectiveness of the measures.

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The database provides insights into action options and tools for active interventions in the region. mecca analyzes national and international examples (with a focus on Austria, Germany, Switzerland) that help successfully address population decline, aging, and the attractiveness of areas functionally intertwined with urban regions. These examples are compiled and located in a dedicated project database. The results can be found here: Map of Opportunities

mecca also oversees the ongoing maintenance of the database. In total, there are already more than 400 practical examples available online.

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On the property Florastraße 6 in Bad Vöslau, the old Louisenvilla is to be renovated on the one hand, and the multi-family residential building Louisenpark is to be built on the other. In the immediate vicinity is the spa park, a senior citizens’ residence and the municipal open-air swimming pool.

The current forest-like character of the property is to be preserved as far as possible – especially the pine stand.

In order to preserve or create further ecologically valuable areas, plantings of several trees, flowering shrub hedges, planting beds with perennial mixtures, vertical greenery on a house wall or on wire ropes along the rubbish room as well as the greening of the entire flat roof of the apartment building are planned.

Project partner: DI Doris Haidvogl – Engineering Office for Landscape Planning

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The use of wind energy in Carinthia has been regulated since 2012 by the Wind Power Siting Areas Ordinance, which was updated in 2016. The so-called visibility regulation defines the location areas in which the use of wind energy is permissible. Three years after its entry into force, it is being evaluated in a broad discussion process with regard to the legal feasibility of projects, protective provisions and different regulatory systems.

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The “CoMe History” project aims to make the shared medieval history and culture in the border region between Austria and Hungary accessible. It includes various activities such as events, traveling exhibitions, archive research, investments in historical sites, and involvement of schools and communities.

By creating a network of historians, conducting archaeological excavations, and establishing interactive exhibitions, historical information and cultural heritage are made accessible. The project aims for extensive public outreach to inform the population about its goals and outcomes.

Investments in historical sites like medieval vineyards, marketplaces, toll stations, and observation towers help preserve cultural heritage and create tourist attractions. Schools and communities are engaged through workshops and exchange events to strengthen awareness of shared history.

The project aims to strengthen connections between communities, preserve historical heritage, and promote the region as a tourist destination by making medieval history tangible and preserving cultural heritage for future generations.

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The aim of the project is to establish a sustainable cooperation between Austrian and Slovakian model regions for sustainable development. Through various joint activities, the project seeks to strengthen nature conservation and connect areas with high biodiversity and significant green infrastructure in the face of climate change. CoDe MoRe aims to exchange experiences in education for sustainable development, combine effective elements, and develop joint strategies and plans for the future of the regions. It focuses on creating permanent facilities for environmental education, visitor management, and environmental information. The project contributes to the specific goal of the program “strengthening nature and environmental protection, biodiversity, and green infrastructure, also in urban areas, as well as reducing all forms of pollution.”

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The INTERREG project “Bridges for Birth” is the first attempt to establish long-term sustainable cross-border health care in the Austrian-Slovak border region. In addition to the expansion of hospital cooperation across the border, through which neonatal emergencies from the district of Hainburg can be transported to the nearby Children’s University Hospital in Bratislava in the future, future cooperation potentials are also assessed and basic framework conditions for the implementation of cross-border patient care are created. In this way, the services of the health care systems can be harmonised with the needs of the local population, resulting in a sustainable improvement in the quality of life.

mecca supports the Lower Austrian Health and Social Fund in the implementation of this INTERREG SK-AT project.

The INTERREG AT-HU project aims at the long-term conservation of the biodiversity of transboundary wetland habitats in the Austrian-Hungarian border region and the development of their ecological networks. Natura 2000 species and wetland habitats as well as invasive species in the water catchment areas of Western Pannonia are surveyed and strategies for conservation and connectivity are jointly developed across borders.

mecca supports the Biological Station Neusiedler See in the implementation of this INTERREG AT-HU project.

Project partner: Projektberatung Schlögl

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The aim of the INTERREG project ConnReg AT-HU is to improve the integration of existing local and regional networks in cross-border cooperation. In order to identify potential thematic areas for the next INTERREG programme period (post-2020), a survey including already existing projects and future project actors of the Austrian-Hungarian border region is carried out.

mecca supports the project partners with the analysis of the strategic documents on the priority themes of the INTERREG AT-HU programme prepared within the framework of ConnReg AT-HU and the already existing documents on the programme period 2021-2027, an online survey of the needs of cross-border cooperation, as well as with the implementation of qualitative group interviews with Hungarian and Austrian experts on framework conditions and thematic areas for cross-border cooperation. These results will be discussed in thematic workshops with a focus on the funding period 2021+ together with Hungarian and Austrian project promoters, potential new project partners and other important actors from the field and examined for their relevance for cross-border cooperation.

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The baum2020 sustainability study is a guideline for the institutionalisation of the baum2020 project, which serves the project partners as a basis for decision-making in order to be able to narrow down the future thematic and task areas as well as the future geographical scope of the Bratislava Umland Management (BAUM). Based on this, a rough model comparison provides a basis for decision-making in order to be able to narrow down the type and manner of BAUM institutionalisation more closely. Within the scope of the assignment, the support of important actors will be obtained in order to make the institutionalisation possible in the first place.

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The Pinka is a watercourse that crosses the border between Hungary and Austria several times and its water resources are used by both countries. However, this use is not based on transboundary studies using detailed data. In order to maintain the good ecological status of the river, a water management plan with a comprehensive database (monitoring) and modelling is being developed in the INTERREG V-A AT-HU project AquaPinka. Based on this concept, both sides can address water resources, water use, ecological concerns, flood protection and interventions according to the same methodology.

mecca supports the province of Burgenland in the implementation of this INTERREG AT-HU project.

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