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Mannheim is investing 11.8 million euros in sustainable urban development!
Mannheim will receive €11.8 million in urban development funding for the renovation and development of Schönau and other parts of the city.
Mannheim is investing 11.8 million euros in sustainable urban development!
The city of Mannheim has big plans for future urban development and is receiving urban development funding totaling 11.8 million euros from the state government. These funds are intended to flow into several districts to ensure a sustainable improvement in the quality of life in the city. Building mayor Ralf Eisenhauer emphasizes that the funds will be used primarily for modernization and renovation measures that are intended to improve the overall living situation. Particular attention is being paid to the Vogelstang district, which is heading towards a formal restructuring process.
1.7 million euros are available for the new measure in Vogelstang. This large residential area from the 1960s urgently needs renovation because public spaces and facilities no longer meet today's requirements. The city of Mannheim is currently carrying out a preliminary urban development study in this area in order to assess the renovation potential. Various aspects such as living comfort, infrastructure as well as the traffic and supply situation are taken into account. Citizens are invited to participate in the process through online participation to express their opinions and needs. Further information is available on the website www.mannheim-gemeinsam-gestalten.de.
Improving infrastructure
In addition to Vogelstang, the Franklin district also receives financial support. Here, 3.5 million euros will be used to complete the public development measures, in particular the reconstruction of Wasserwerkstrasse and the expansion of the tricky Waldstrasse/Wasserwerkstrasse junction. Furthermore, 2.8 million euros are planned for urban development on Spinelli, where leisure facilities, a partial demolition of the U-Hall and new cycle paths are to be built. The measures in Schönau Nordwest, which are supported with 2.7 million euros, are intended to contribute to the upgrading of the GBG housing stock.
Overall, the subsidies aim to secure affordable rents after modernization while at the same time reducing energy consumption and CO2 emissions. The construction of the “Schönau-Weg” will also be funded with 1.1 million euros, which will improve connections and accessibility in this region.
Long-term urban development
The ongoing projects are part of a comprehensive urban redevelopment that has been implemented in Mannheim for years. The city has changed in recent decades due to an economic structural change caused by the withdrawal of the US Army and the relocation of industrial land. This has led to the creation of new residential and commercial areas that are also attractive to young companies. An example of this is the Glückstein Quarter, which is being built on former railway and industrial areas and is expected to be completed by 2023.
Overall, Mannheim benefits from a diverse mix of urban development measures and funding programs. The city has the opportunity to continuously use these funds to develop urban planning concepts. In Käfertal, for example, around 11.9 million euros were invested in infrastructure measures over 12 years, of which 6.72 million euros came from funding.