Zukunftspartnerschaft
Approximately 9,000 apartments are vacant in Gelsenkirchen. With the establishment of the Zukunftspartnerschaft, the city has formulated an answer to this situation. The goal is clear: The housing market needs an update.
Everybody speaks of a housing shortage. And yet, the Zukunftspartnerschaft is demolishing apartments. How does that make sense?
Gelsenkirchen’s housing market stands in stark contrast to the national trend. However, the high vacancy rate can be traced back to clear causes.
1. THEN: A lack of investment in properties over the past decades.
2. NOW: Properties have reached their peak. Many are no longer habitable due to their structure or condition.
3. TOMORROW: The properties are either beyond saving due to insufficient maintenance or require extensive renovation to survive.
What are the Zukunftspartnerschaft’s plans?
The housing market in Gelsenkirchen deserves a fresh start. To achieve this, the Future Partnership is taking direct action:
- Targeted acquisition of problem properties in Gelsenkirchen-Süd, Horst, and Scholven
- Demolition or repurposing of 3,000 properties over the next ten years
- Modernization of existing properties and creation of innovative housing options
The goal is to transform entire neighborhoods with targeted measures. For better quality of life, improved living conditions, and increased investment security.
Who is behind it?
The Zukunftspartnerschaft is an urban redevelopment initiative implemented by the Zukunftspartnerschaft Housing Office of the City of Gelsenkirchen, the ggw, and SEG.
Within SEG, we have established Business Unit 2, ‘Zukunftspartnerschaft.’ In this department, we focus on property acquisition, purchase, as well as management, demolition, and renovation. Business Unit 2 is led by Managing Director Tobias Clermont and the Head of the Municipal Office and part-time Managing Director Mario Hofmann.
In addition to the public measures outlined, private individuals and businesses can also get involved. In Gelsenkirchen, they can find attractive offers for revitalizing their residential buildings through targeted, income-independent special housing funding regulations. More information can be found on www.gelsenkirchen.de (Housing Funding).
In line with the overall city strategy and in close coordination with neighborhood-specific urban renewal measures, the Zukunftspartnerschaft aims to serve the best interests of the city and meet public needs.
How is the Zukunftspartnerschaft funded?
The Zukunftspartnerschaft is funded by the City of Gelsenkirchen and the state of North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW). As such, it is not profit-driven but actively works towards optimizing the housing market for practical purposes.
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