"Land for Us All": An Exhibition on Land Policy and Sustainable Planning in Vienna

This exhibition explores the critical issue of land policy and its impact on society, climate, and housing. It presents alternatives to current land use practices and offers solutions for more sustainable spatial planning.

The exhibition 'Land for Us All' addresses the pressing issue of land as a limited resource, highlighting how a capital-driven approach has reshaped our towns and villages. It discusses how soil sealing contributes to the climate crisis, and how land speculation affects housing prices, public spaces, and transport policies. The exhibition also touches upon the displacement of urban manufacturing, leading to monofunctionality and job threats, and the consequences of weak spatial planning outside major centers, such as sprawling shopping centers and the desertification of town centers. It calls upon politicians and local authorities to balance individual interests with the common good. Through comparisons between countries and examples of international best practices, the exhibition illustrates the strengths and weaknesses of existing systems and presents viable alternatives for spatial planning that conserves land, mitigates climate change, addresses housing issues, and facilitates good architecture. It aims to prepare the way for new lines of thought and action regarding land use.