Wachstum vs. Ausgleich – zur Rekonstruktion des jüngeren Leitbildwandels in der deutschen Raumentwicklungspolitik

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The “New Guiding Principles and Action Strategies of Spatial Development in Germany” were established in the early 2000s and officially adopted in 2006 to adapt spatial policy to evolving socio-ecological and political conditions, particularly the competitive landscape for cities and urban areas. The most significant impact came from Guiding Principle 1, which introduced the concept of metropolitan regions as key players in globalization, economic growth, and sustainable spatial development. This publication documents a research project conducted between 2011 and 2012, commissioned by the ARL, aimed at critically examining the shift towards growth-oriented spatial planning policies focused on metropolitan regions. The study utilized discourse analysis to explore the thematic reorientation in language practices and the ideological contexts influencing policy formulation. The investigation emphasizes the justification for this policy change rather than its effectiveness. Ultimately, the new guiding principles and the designated metropolitan regions are found to be theoretically inconsistent, empirically ambiguous, and conceptually fragile, with a growth-centered focus deemed one-sided. The findings suggest the need for a more diversified discussion on future guiding principles and strategies, contributing to the evolution of spatial planning theories and self-conception.