Principles and standards for the provision of services of gerneral interest in Austria. In-depth analysis in selected thematic fields

The realisation, respectively maintance of equivalent living conditions in all sub-areas is a focal objective of spatial planning policy in Austria. In this context, the provision of services of general interest is of particular importance. In this project, selected social infrastructures for people of old age will be investigated in order to identify the underlying principles and minimum standards and their relevance for area-wide provision. This will be done by analysing laws as well as relevant documents and obtaining expert opinions. In addition, the governance processes that underpin the status quo of provision are analyised in a selected case study region.