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The Refugium Project Wins the PRIMUS 4 PUBLIC Award in the Sustainability Category

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02.11.2026

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“There are not two crises occurring side by side—one environmental and one social—but a single, complex socio-ecological crisis.”

Laudato si’ – Pope Francis, 2015, paragraph 139


The FFG project “Refugium” was honored with the PRIMUS 4 PUBLIC Award in the Sustainability category on October 15 during the Kleinen Zeitung Kärnten und Osttirol awards ceremony. The project consortium, consisting of CARITAS, PLANUM, CU, IPAK, and the Refugium Association of the

Catholic Church in Carinthia, was delighted to receive this special recognition.

The decisive factor in this success was the concise two-minute project pitch by Dr. Wolfgang Hafner, who convincingly summarized the project’s goals and potential for the audience and a high-caliber jury.

 

Also present were the project’s conceptualizers and initiators, as well as current project partners: Mag. Harald Jost, Head of the Department for Stewardship of Creation, and Dr. Marie-Therese Fallast, a mobility and landscape planner at PLANUM. They recognized the great potential of inner-city church sites for innovative uses in the context of climate adaptation and the energy transition.

 

Through unique collaborations between the church and the city in the form of public-private partnerships, previously unused buildings and green infrastructure can be repurposed to address the impacts of climate change through a diverse range of measures. In addition to technical and infrastructural measures, social aspects and community participation are being integrated into the sustainable development of the four current church pilot sites. The project is complemented by scientific guidance from Prof. Dr. Daniela Ströckl (CU) and the opportunities offered by digitalization. An accessible, locally available information resource on environmental issues and climate adaptation is intended to reach people and motivate them to actively participate.

 

In this way, the consortium combines the efficient use of existing spatial and infrastructural resources with social responsibility in addressing climate change. In the spirit of *Laudato si’*, Refugium views ecological sustainability and social inclusion as inseparably linked. The award recognizes this holistic approach and the collaboration among various partners toward a livable, climate-resilient, and socially just future.

The experiences and perspectives of Klagenfurt’s residents are also being incorporated into the research project. A questionnaire explores how parishes can be perceived and further developed as sustainable places of active community and a culture of care. All residents of Klagenfurt are invited to share their perspectives and thereby contribute to the project’s ongoing work. It takes about five minutes to complete. We look forward to your participation. 👉 https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/mLfeACkXCS

 

For inquiries:
Dr. Marie-Therese Fallast, mt.fallast@planum.eu
DI Katja Schmidt-Hengst, schmidt-hengst@planum.eu

 

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PLANUM at Turracher Höhe

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27.10.2026

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This year’s PLANUM company outing took us to the Turracher Höhe in the fall. It was a nice change of pace from the interesting city trips of previous years.

In keeping with PLANUM’s philosophy, mobility was also the focus of our journey: From Graz Central Station, we traveled through the Koralm Tunnel and via Feldkirchen in Carinthia, using various modes of transportation to reach the pass—which, like PLANUM, connects Styria with Carinthia—at an elevation of just under 1,800 meters.

In perfect fall weather, we enjoyed the Three Lakes Hike on foot and rounded out the day with a cozy game night in the heart of one of Austria’s largest Swiss stone pine forests. The next morning, we took the Panoramabahn up the mountain for breakfast. The Nocky Flitzer provided a special highlight afterward—a 1.6-kilometer-long summer toboggan run with a “cruising speed” of up to 40 km/h.

Whether by train, bus, cable car, on foot, or on the summer toboggan run, as a transportation planning firm, we were able to experience mobility in all its forms firsthand. It was an all-around successful PLANUM outing that not only strengthened our enthusiasm for mobility but also bolstered our team spirit.

Let’s kick off the fourth quarter of 2026 with renewed energy!

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Bicycle Infrastructure as an Economic Factor: An Overview of the GU6 Bicycle Initiative

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02.10.2026

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PLANUM has developed an intermunicipal bicycle traffic plan for the six municipalities of Feldkirchen bei Graz, Karlsdorf, Werndorf, Wundschuh, Premstätten, and Seiersberg-Pirka. The Styrian state government is providing funding (~13 million euros) for its implementation.

PLANUM is working with the market town of Feldkirchen to implement the approved measures. Along Triester Straße, a 3.3-meter-wide, physically separated pedestrian and bicycle path is being constructed up to the entrance to Kalsdorf. To improve traffic safety and reduce noise pollution, the speed limit for this section has been lowered from 70 to 50 km/h.

The region is one of the fastest-growing economic areas in Styria. The future continuous cycling infrastructure will improve options for sustainable everyday mobility. Groundbreaking took place in August, and completion is still scheduled for 2026.

We are pleased that these important transportation routes will soon be available for use.

For inquiries:
Almir Mujanic, mujanic@planum.eu
Patrick Stern, stern@planum.eu

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“A New Approach to Traffic-Light-Controlled Intersections”

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22.09.2026

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How should traffic-light-controlled intersections be designed so that they not only take pedestrians and cyclists into account but also truly support them?

The FFG research project CrossConnect addressed this question. At this year’s Pedestrian and Bicycle Traffic Summit in Eisenstadt, Konstantin Mizera (PLANUM) presented the project’s findings.

In collaboration with experts from Germany, Switzerland, the Netherlands, and Austria, a study was conducted to examine how traffic intersections can be designed to be safer, more comfortable, and more attractive for active mobility. This goes beyond individual signal phases or structural details; rather, it addresses the question of how intersections as a whole must be conceived and planned from the perspective of pedestrians and cyclists.

The results show that anyone who wants to promote active mobility must also rethink the design of intersections.
For more information on the research project:
https://lnkd.in/epRK4Xm4

We really enjoyed the engaging discussions in Eisenstadt and the professional exchange. 🤝
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German Aerospace Congress

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11.09.2026

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New and innovative airport shuttle services can improve access to airports. But how great is their actual potential for use—and what impact might they have on traffic?

The SMAC research project is addressing these questions by developing an integrated approach to evaluating innovative airport access options. Initial findings were presented at the German Aerospace Congress (DLRK2026) in Aachen.

Patrick Stern (PLANUM) served as the SMAC project manager and, in his presentation titled “
: From Mobility Behavior to Impact: RP/SP Survey and Simulation-Based Evaluation of Innovative Airport Access Options” (
) during the “Airport and Mobility Concepts” session, discussed, among other things:

  • Results of the Needs Assessment and Requirements Analysis
  • Integration of the survey results into a macroscopic traffic model
  • Simulation of innovative modes of transportation such as UAM (Urban Air Mobility, e.g., drone taxis) and autonomous shuttles

We are thrilled by the tremendous interest in SMAC, the engaging discussions, and the professional exchange that took place at the event!

#DLRK2026 #SMAC #Mobility #Aviation #UAM #TransportationPlanning


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Traffic Survey: Northern Access Route to Tyrol

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28.08.2026

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We are currently conducting passenger car surveys for the state of Tyrol at a total of five cross-sections over the course of one year. We are focusing on weekend travel, and the results will be available in the summer of 2027. We are particularly pleased that, with over 1,500 interviews already conducted, we are also able to support a research project by the University of Innsbruck and the Technical University of Munich. Of course, special thanks go to our survey team, who are working hard every weekend despite the heat—without you, this project would not be possible!


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PLANUM Summer Event

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17.07.2026

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Successful collaboration doesn’t just happen in the day-to-day work of a project; it happens when people are out and about together, trying new things, and making memories.

That’s exactly what we do regularly at PLANUM. Last week, we were at the disc golf course in Mariatrost and practiced throwing discs! Some of the discs ended up in the field, but we were able to find them all thanks to some real teamwork.

The day came to a wonderful close with a group dinner, good conversation, and lots of shared laughter.

We’d like to thank our team for the wonderful time we’ve spent together and the great team spirit!


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Traffic Modeling and Planning

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09.07.2026

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At PLANUM, we use macro- and microscopic traffic models to analyze traffic flows, impacts, and opportunities resulting from changes in traffic routing. These models are particularly useful when they cover not only the immediate planning area but all of Austria or, as in our case, large parts of Europe.


At PLANUM, Patrick Stern is one of the people responsible for developing and calibrating the models, as well as implementing the necessary data. He applies the model in many projects, thereby enabling a well-founded assessment of the impacts of various measures. It was also used in the SMAC research project—which focuses on sustainable airport access—and was supplemented by additional research findings.
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The Koralm Railway improves accessibility far beyond the metropolitan areas

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02.07.2026

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On June 18, Kurt Fallast, Managing Director of PLANUM Fallast & Partner, presented the latest findings on the spatial impacts of the new rail connection and the revised schedules as part of the ÖVG event “Transformation Through Connection – 6 Months of the Koralmbahn.” The event took place in the morning at Graz Central Station and in the afternoon at the Carinthian Chamber of Commerce in Klagenfurt.
The presentation focused on the results of the recently completed AREA SÜD mobility study. The analyses show how the Koralmbahn is changing accessibility in southern Austria: Not only are Graz and Klagenfurt becoming closer in terms of travel time, but numerous rural communities are also benefiting from significantly improved connections.

Thanks to shorter public transportation travel times, workplaces, educational institutions, and recreational activities will be more quickly and easily accessible to many people. In this way, the Koralm Railway not only strengthens the connection between the two federal states of Styria and Carinthia, but also makes an important contribution to sustainable and climate-friendly mobility.

The study’s findings underscore the potential of an efficient public transportation infrastructure as a key location factor and a driver of regional development and equal opportunity—especially for people living outside urban centers.

PLANUM also benefits directly from the new connection: Since the opening of the Koralm Railway, the Klagenfurt office can be reached from the Graz headquarters in about one hour door-to-door. This has nearly cut the travel time in half compared to the previous route.

PLANUM is pleased to have been part of this event and would like to thank the other speakers from Graz—Dr. Klaus Schneider, DI Alfred Nagelschmied, and Mag. Adrian Plessin—for their valuable contributions and fascinating insights into the many facets of the Koralmbahn and its significance for the development of the southern region.
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Transportation Engineering and Traffic Modeling:

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01.07.2026

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Optimal planning of traffic signal systems requires a careful balance between traffic safety and traffic flow. This involves taking into account the diverse needs of all road users and incorporating them into the planning process in accordance with their requirements.

Dipl.-Ing. Konstantin Mizera is working on this challenging task here at our firm. The FFG project “Cross Connect” was recently completed, and his expertise contributed to the creation of a step-by-step guide for the sustainable planning of traffic-light-controlled intersections. He is also currently involved in the MQG project on Fröhlichgasse in Graz, working to resolve the complex traffic situation there.
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