Challenges of Governance and Research on Second Homes in the Alps
Second homes are a widespread phenomenon in many parts of the Alpine region. In some places, they are welcomed as second home owners bring capital and life to the villages. Elsewhere, they are criticised because they lead to increasing land consumption as well as housing prices, and the owners tend to remain anonymous. This complex phenomenon does not allow for simple answers and is a matter for both scientific research and spatial planning governance. The ARL European Working Group AlpPlan (alpine spatial planning network) aims to explore this topic by gathering two renowned experts for an ARL Lunch talk to discuss current and future challenges in this field:
Quentin Drouet (Université Savoie Mont Blanc, France) will present current trends in the spatial development of second homes in the Alpine region as well as a characterisation of dwelling uses, housing uses and the heterogeneous profile of second home owners. The presentation will also highlight controversies on the competitive housing market, using a comparative approach to the main current policy regulations on second homes in the different Alpine countries.
Prof. Dr. Dieter K. Müller (Umeå University, Sweden) will deliver a presentation on the nexus of tourism, mobilities and second Homes. Second homes are at the intersection of tourism and migration and form an important part of the accommodation supply in many destination communities. The recent pandemic and new spatially flexible living arrangements have led to a new boom for second homes, challenging both theoretical assumptions and administrative practices.
Prof. Dr. Hubert Job (Chairperson of ARL EWG AlpPlan) is moderating the Lunch Talk.
Registration
Please register by February 4, 2025, using the following form: Register for the ARL Lunch Talk #9
