Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung

The Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (Federal Institute for Research on Building, Urban Affairs and Spatial Development, BBSR) is a German research institution subordinate to the Federal Ministry of the Interior, Building and Community that conducts applied research and provides policy advice on topics including urban development, housing policy, spatial planning, and construction. The institute produces empirical studies, statistics, and forecasts to support decision-making by federal, state, and municipal governments, and its research informs Germany's approach to sustainable urban growth and regional development.