![[Translate to English:] S-Bahn](/fileadmin/_processed_/3/d/csm_058_-_S-Bahn_Stuttgart_ho___ehengleicher_Einstieg-1-rwilling_ce82cb0b0e.jpg)
Tasks of Verband Region Stuttgart
The remit of Verband Region Stuttgart is very clearly defined: to maintain quality of life and economic strength in the Stuttgart Region. To fulfil this purpose, it has been assigned mandatory tasks in relation to (local) transportation, regional planning and business development.
- Regional planning
- Landscape framework planning
- Design and planning of Landschaftspark Region Stuttgart
- Regional transport planning
- Public transport of regional importance (including funding for the commuter rail services (S-Bahn) and Express buses)
- Regional transport management (including regional Park and Ride concept)
- Regional business development
- Aspects of waste management
- Regional tourism marketing
Its day-to-day work has also resulted in additional ‘voluntary’ cross-sectoral tasks:
- Cultural and sporting events as well as congresses
- Regionally significant trade fairs
- Funding for Landschaftspark Region Stuttgart in collaboration with municipalities (co-financing of projects)
- Taking part in the International Building Exhibition IBA’2027
Projekte
Verband Region Stuttgart provides additional impetus and is a point of contact and facilitator for central key issues in the Stuttgart Region as a place for living and doing business. It takes part successfully in national and international competitions and projects. It adopts an innovative approach to finding answers to questions around mobility, land use and demographic development.
