SEG Gelsenkirchen
The Stadterneuerungsgesellschaft (lit. city-renewal-society) – also known as SEG – was founded in 2011 by the city of Gelsenkirchen with one goal: the city’s more challenging areas. From renovating buildings to organizing local events, we’re on it.
What does the SEG do?
We bring together experts from architecture to creative concepts and partner up with external collaborators to make our projects shine. This is how we bring out the best in your neighborhood.
1. Purchase of problematic properties
2. Redevelop vs. demolish vs. repair
3. Bringing Projects to Life
4. Managing and supporting Projects
Since 2012, Bochumer Straße has been the first model neighborhood of SEG. To date, we've already implemented 80% of the new uses along Bochumer Straße ourselves!
Who’s behind it?
As a municipal subsidiary, the city of Gelsenkirchen holds 94.34% of our company shares. The non-profit Gelsenkirchener Wohnungsbaugesellschaft (ggw) holds 4.39%, and Sparkasse Gelsenkirchen is represented with 1.27% of the shares.
Helga Sander
Managing Director
Tobias Clermont
Managing Director
Patricia Gajda
Project and Funding Management
Daniela Ortlepp
Office Assistant
Vanessa Lehneweit
Property Rental
Frank Meissner
Technician
Christian Hirdes
Technician
Yvonne Slomke
Project Assistant
Rabea Arndt
Student Assistant
Brian Zeller
Projektmanagement Zukunftspartnerschaft Wohnen
Kathrin Winter
Büroassistenz Zukunftspartnerschaft Wohnen
Fabian Maraun
Project Management Future Housing Partnership
Julia Gerdes-Lindemann
Project Management Future Housing Partnership
Finn Seveneick
Student Assistant
How is SEG funded?
The financing of SEG is based on three pillars:
- The proceeds from the sale of land from the contribution at Buerscher Waldbogen mainly finance the purchase and development of properties in the neighborhoods.
- Urban development grants from various funding programs, such as the model project for the acquisition of ‘problem properties,’ form another pillar.
- The renovated properties also contribute to the financing through rental income.
More about the neighborhood Bochumer Straße
Yesterday’s History
At the heart of this neighborhood lies Bochumer Straße, a 800-meter stretch that was often referred to as a ‘no-go area’ by the media until 2016. The street was home to dilapidated and uninhabited houses, with high tenant turnover and questionable rental concepts. But this neighborhood holds much more potential.
Today’s Successes
So far, we have acquired around 40 properties in this core area. Some of these have been sold to reputable investors. The goal: to breathe new life into the neighborhood and pave the way out of old clichés.
The factors for an urban creative quarter are convincing: With its Gründerzeit buildings from 1900 or even older, the historic row of monuments, the Heilig-Kreuz Church, the central location, and excellent public transportation connections, everything points to a fresh start.
Tomorrow’s vision
Bochumer Straße is set to become a vibrant, urban neighborhood. In addition to student housing, the focus is on attracting artists, creatives, and innovative start-ups with appealing offerings. With space for new restaurants, event centers, and social projects, the neighborhood is set to become a dynamic hub.
Model Project 'Problem Properties Citywide'
SEG is part of the NRW state model project called ‘Pilot Project on Problem Properties in the Context of Immigration from South-Eastern Europe.’
Through targeted property acquisitions, districts can stabilize and revitalize neighborhoods with high vacancy rates and urban blight. Ten other cities are involved in this model project, sharing similar challenges. In addition to the neighborhood around Bochumer Straße, SEG has also acquired properties in Schalke-Nord, Bismarck, and Rotthausen. Six of these properties have already been demolished. For some properties, reputable investors have been found to carry out renovations and implement new uses tailored to the local social environment.
Marketing Buerscher Waldbogen
Since 2016, SEG has been developing and marketing the 27-hectare new development area ‘Am Buerschen Waldbogen.’ This site, formerly home to a children’s clinic on Westerholter Straße, is being transformed into a new residential neighborhood for young families.
Due to its proximity to the popular district of Buer and the surrounding nature, the development area offers many advantages for prospective buyers. The building guidelines are based on an urban planning concept by the architects Reicher – Haase (Aachen) and the planning group Oberhausen for landscape planning, which was awarded first place in a competition. Together with NRW.URBAN, we are marketing the development area in accordance with the design regulations and the future-proof energy concept of the city of Gelsenkirchen. Most construction projects and infrastructure development have already been completed.
Your Project Ideas for Gelsenkirchen
Do you have creative ideas for your city and are still looking for the perfect spot? Then feel free to reach out to us with your concept. We’d be happy to help you bring your dreams to life.