PlaNet CenSE is a network of national spatial planning institutions and experts of CADSES established as a consequence of VISION PLANET. The co-operation started with this early project will now be continued with a thematic focus. Therefore PlaNet CenSE will on the one hand build bridges to other European activities focussing on spatial political consultance and thus develop a common sense on space related processes and strategies. On the other hand space related themes will be evaluated and specific project-related actions will be brought together. Vital basis for PlaNet CenSE will be the document "Guidelines and Policy Proposal" generated within VISION PLANET. The network will foster spatial integration and a cross-sectoral dialogue using three strands:

1. The task for the "European Spatial Planning Gateway" (ESP GATEWAY) will be to support the implementation and further development of the ESDP by all states of CADSES through a transfer of knowledge and discussions.
2. The "Forum for Territorial Impact Analysis" (TIAn FORUM) has been set up for developing the planning instrument TIAn and for testing it within two pilot projects (Metropolitan Networks and North-South Corridors). A co-ordination platform within the forum will function as a pool for ongoing and planned initiatives for the pilot projects.
3. On the occasion of PlaNet CenSE Conference the progress made in transnational co-operation related to spatial development will be evaluated on expert level and building on the result of components 1 and 2 politically viable and sound measures for implementation in international (political) process will be developed.