City seeks property in Heckinghausen for development purposes
Wuppertal Launches Building Plot Activation Pilot Project in Heckinghausen
In a move aimed at sustainable and integrated urban development, the city of Wuppertal, Germany, has initiated a building plot activation pilot project in the Heckinghausen district. The project, which focuses on directing the increasing demand for building plots for residential construction into already developed settlement areas, is an integral part of the city's inner development concept decided upon by the council in 2020.
The project in Heckinghausen follows the successful implementation of a similar project in Ronsdorf in 2021. The city is now reaching out to owners of building plots in Heckinghausen, Uellendahl-Katernberg, Vohwinkel, Cronenberg, and Elberfeld-West, inviting them to fill out a questionnaire and indicate if they can imagine building on their property.
The questionnaire is designed for owners of building plots or potential building plots in Heckinghausen who are interested in advice on building or expansion possibilities. In response to the city's request for advice in Ronsdorf, the response was positive. Employees of the Urban Development department are available as contact persons for these advisory meetings.
The city's aim in Heckinghausen is to create sustainable neighborhoods that contribute to Wuppertal’s transformation into a climate-neutral and socially inclusive city. This aligns with the priority of inner development specified in the Building Code. The project in Heckinghausen is expected to encourage projects that combine housing with social infrastructure and green spaces, ensuring energy-efficient building standards and low environmental impact.
The project also emphasizes the integration of public and social spaces within new developments to foster vibrant, community-oriented living environments. Transforming usage concepts in city planning to focus on mixed-use, sustainable, and socially inclusive spaces is another key aspect of the project. This approach supports community engagement and resilience in alignment with Wuppertal’s climate and societal goals.
Owners who were not contacted in Heckinghausen can fill out an online questionnaire at wuppertal.de/Bauluecken. The city offers advisory meetings to affected owners in Heckinghausen to provide further information and guidance.
This holistic approach to urban development is part of Wuppertal’s commitment to carbon-neutral and sustainable urban development, aligning with regional goals for fossil fuel phase-out by 2030, as part of broader structural transformations in the society and economy. With the launch of this pilot project in Heckinghausen, Wuppertal continues to lead the way in sustainable urban transformation.
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