According to the Federal Environment Agency, 2,079 km2 of traffic areas were sealed in Austria in 2020, which is more than five times the area of Vienna. (Federal Environment Agency, 2020). The disappearance of fertile soils, erosion, flooding and less biodiversity are just some of the consequences of this development. The position paper is aimed on the one hand at cities, states and municipalities, and on the other hand at all players in the construction and property industry who are concerned with the future of garages and car parks and want to actively tackle the associated challenges. We wish you an interesting read!