Österreichischer Städtebund, Austria

The Austrian Association of Cities and Towns

More than 50% of the Austrian population lives in urban areas, 47.9% lives in cities with 10,000 and more inhabitants. Cities and Towns contribute significantly to the prosperity of regions and their people. They are places of social and cultural diversity and provide innovative strength beyond country borders

Cities and towns provide infrastructure and public transport facilities, assist the business world and create jobs. Moreover, they support art, culture and sports and safeguard a healthy local environment. They grant a high quality of life and basic social care

With today’s increasing complexity, cities and towns are strongly stipulated to make political decisions concerning the economy, security, public transport, education, culture and social stability. Austrian cities are becoming more and more attractive – the highest rates of growth will be registered in Vienna, Linz, Graz, Salzburg, Innsbruck, Bregenz, Dornbirn, Hohenems and Feldkirch. Moving to cities and towns is known as an international trend as half of the world’s population lives in cities.

Article 115, subsection 3 of the Austrian Constitution lays down the functions and tasks of the Austrian Association of Cities and Towns, which consists chiefly in representing the interests of local government.

For further information please contact:

Österreichischer Städtebund
The Austrian Association of Cities and Towns
Rathaus, Stiege 5, Hochparterre
1080 Vienna
Austria

Phone: +43 1 4000 – 899 80
E-mail: post@staedtebund.gv.at
Website: www.staedtebund.gv.at