The study examined integrated urban development plans for city, town and district centres and was occasioned by the COVID-19 pandemic and its aftereffects. An evaluation of real-word practice highlighted the areas of integrated town and city-centre development in which …
The study examined integrated urban development plans for city, town and district centres and was occasioned by the COVID-19 pandemic and its aftereffects. An evaluation of real-word practice highlighted the areas of integrated town and city-centre development in which action was required due to the pandemic and also revealed what guidance can be given to the municipalities to help them make use …
Alongside citizen's benefit (Bürgergeld), housing benefit is the central pillar of social housing security in Germany. It helps low-income households to cover their housing costs. On 1 January 2023, the housing benefit plus reform was implemented and led to the most …
Alongside citizen's benefit (Bürgergeld), housing benefit is the central pillar of social housing security in Germany. It helps low-income households to cover their housing costs. On 1 January 2023, the housing benefit plus reform was implemented and led to the most extensive benefit improvements in the history of housing benefit.
Due to dynamic developments in the past years, the challenges regarding housing continue to be substantial. Affordable living spaces especially in metropolitan areas and university cities are sparse. The federal German government is working on improving framework …
Due to dynamic developments in the past years, the challenges regarding housing continue to be substantial. Affordable living spaces especially in metropolitan areas and university cities are sparse. The federal German government is working on improving framework conditions in housing policies. Events and other communication formats were held from 2020 to 2022 to consult and improve housing policy …
Urban resilience is gaining increasing importance. The various crises of the past years further underlined the issue. In the future, it is important for cities to develop the ability to respond appropriately to shocks and disruptions of all kinds and to adapt …
Urban resilience is gaining increasing importance. The various crises of the past years further underlined the issue. In the future, it is important for cities to develop the ability to respond appropriately to shocks and disruptions of all kinds and to adapt accordingly after such events. What instruments are necessary for this? How are other states and municipalities dealing with this today?
Affordable rental flats in inner-city residential areas are hard to find in many large cities. Therefore, various cities employ urban planning instruments such as social preservation statutes, prohibitions on the misuse of residential space, or restrictions on the …
Affordable rental flats in inner-city residential areas are hard to find in many large cities. Therefore, various cities employ urban planning instruments such as social preservation statutes, prohibitions on the misuse of residential space, or restrictions on the conversion of rental units into condominiums to secure affordable housing. To what extent can these measures contribute to maintaining …
Vibrant, mixed-used and attractive – this is what inner cities should ideally look like. In many places, however, there are symptoms of crisis such as vacant properties and desolation. What ideas do young people have to counteract these symptoms? What projects are they …
Vibrant, mixed-used and attractive – this is what inner cities should ideally look like. In many places, however, there are symptoms of crisis such as vacant properties and desolation. What ideas do young people have to counteract these symptoms? What projects are they implementing? With a focus on city-making initiatives, the research project sought out and analysed creative contributions from …
The study examines the architectural historical and urban relevance of department stores for inner city centres. The focus is primarily on their architectural and cultural qualities. On the one hand, it looks at the historical development of department stores in Germany …
The study examines the architectural historical and urban relevance of department stores for inner city centres. The focus is primarily on their architectural and cultural qualities. On the one hand, it looks at the historical development of department stores in Germany and, on the other, at possible conversion potential for the buildings in the context of current structural changes in the retail …
The circular economy approach offers great potential for rural regions in Germany and Europe, for instance regarding regional resilience, increased innovation capacity, a diversified economy, and the creation of new employment opportunities. While most documented case …
The circular economy approach offers great potential for rural regions in Germany and Europe, for instance regarding regional resilience, increased innovation capacity, a diversified economy, and the creation of new employment opportunities. While most documented case studies on circular economy systems focus on urban or industrial areas, this research project specifically concentrated on …
The concept of circular economy has taken a central role in the sustainable transformation of the economy and society both at the national and EU levels. The new pilot action, initiated by BMWSB and BBSR as part of the Territorial Agenda 2030, explores regional …
The concept of circular economy has taken a central role in the sustainable transformation of the economy and society both at the national and EU levels. The new pilot action, initiated by BMWSB and BBSR as part of the Territorial Agenda 2030, explores regional approaches to the circular economy using German and European model regions and supports the development and implementation of strategic …
Climate protection requires a significant emission reduction in all sectors. This also includes the building sector, which missed its climate protection targets in 2020. Climate protection measures change housing costs: modernisation can result in higher rents, while …
Climate protection requires a significant emission reduction in all sectors. This also includes the building sector, which missed its climate protection targets in 2020. Climate protection measures change housing costs: modernisation can result in higher rents, while heating costs fall at the same time. Harmonising affordable housing and climate protection is an important task for the coming years.
The Assessment System for Sustainable Building for office and administrative buildings as well as educational and laboratory buildings is a mandatory part of the planning and implementation for all buildings being constructed on behalf of the federal government. To …
The Assessment System for Sustainable Building for office and administrative buildings as well as educational and laboratory buildings is a mandatory part of the planning and implementation for all buildings being constructed on behalf of the federal government. To support the Assessment System for Sustainable Educational Buildings beyond the federal level and to bring together those involved in …
