Urban and rural development
In the area of urban and rural development, AKF conducts research into, among other things, changes in land use and what brings about these changes, including dependence on access to markets, workplaces, agricultural land, settlements, etc. AKF's research also includes rural district research, regional economics and the administration of open land areas.
AKF's research in the area is relevant for, among others, politicians, planners and administrators.