New Advisory Council for Area Development of the Ministry of Construction

In addition to PIK researcher Hermann-Lotze-Campen, the 24 representatives from science and practice contribute diverse expertise, for example from urban and spatial planning, environmental protection, climate research and business. At the very first meeting, Federal Minister for Building Klara Geywitz emphasized in the discussion with the members the importance of good planning for tackling the major challenges - climate adaptation, energy transition and the creation of affordable housing: "The broad expertise of the Advisory Council will make a big difference."

The members of the Advisory Council are appointed for one legislative period of the German Bundestag. They are made up of representatives of socially relevant groups, especially academics and practitioners, whose activities have relevant links to the spatial development of the federal territory. In order to promote European cooperation and the exchange of experience, members from neighboring countries can also be involved in the work of the Advisory Board on a topic-related basis. The members of the advisory board are not bound by any instructions; their work is honorary.