Master Plans

A master plan is an informal planning tool used to explore the development potential of a city or district and to outline a broad vision for its future use. It is not legally binding and follows a standardized planning process. Positioned between regional land-use strategies and local development planning, it typically functions as an intermediary

Prof. Dr. Stefan Pützenbacher

Prof. Dr. Stefan Pützenbacher, Expert in Planning LawThe Frankfurt high-rise master plan, often also referred to as the skyscraper master plan, is a so-called urban development model within the meaning of Section 1 (6) No. 11 BauGB in Germany. As a planning guideline, it specifies the general objectives of urban land use planning. The high-rise

What is a high-rise plan?

Large cities use so-called development plans for better urban planning. Generally speaking, a development plan is an informal planning instrument in Germany to sound out development potentials in a city or in a district and to outline the prospects for its future use. It is not legally binding and is not subject to any standardized

High-rises Dubai – Skyscrapers Dubai

Ask anyone about high-rise buildings worldwide, and one city is mentioned immediately: Dubai. Over the past decades, Dubai has developed one of the most recognizable skylines in the world. The city is home to a dense concentration of landmark towers, including many of the tallest buildings globally. Dubai’s skyline is the result of long-term planning,