Developing Strategies: From Local Measures to an Alpine Space Perspective

Abstract

Spatial planning and regional development strategies are usually focussed on highly specific and local needs. This contribution provides for a methodological approach for developing transnational strategies for the Alpine Space. By using a stakeholder SWOT analysis as a starting point and by evaluating spatial planning and regional development documents, demography relevant objectives are identified, followed by a priorisation of these objectives and a characterisation of commonly acceptable definitions of measures. To evaluate the potential impact of proposed measures, a technique to develop simple scenarios is presented which allows for the evaluation of the effectiveness and appropriateness of measures with the potential for transnational implementation in the Alpine Space.