Day of urban development 2025: Together against the vacancy!
Day of urban development 2025: Together against the vacancy!
On Saturday, May 10, 2025, the nationwide day of urban development supports under the motto "Living places, strong communities". The aim of this day of action is to present the urban development programs and to present concrete examples of urban development. As the Ministry of Home, municipal construction and equality of North Rhine-Westphalia reported this year 101 municipalities in North Rhine participate in the event.
The Minister Ina Scharrenbach is heralded the day with a number of stations. The highlights include the foundation stone of a new town house in Lippstadt, funded with 6.7 million euros, the inauguration of the cultural marketplace in Hilchenbach and an open day in the town hall of Rüthen, in which 4.47 million euros are taken.
strong support for urban development funding
Urban development funding that has existed since 1971 plays a crucial role in supporting urban renewal. The day of urban development funding has been taking place annually since 2015 and has established itself as a platform to strengthen social cohesion and create meeting places. In North Rhine-Westphalia, around 302 million euros are available for promoting 133 projects, as the Ministry emphasizes.
All cities in Germany with areas that are in urban development are invited to participate. Institutions, organizations, associations and cultural workers can also participate. In 2023, around 500 cities and municipalities took part in 680 events, which illustrates the width and the commitment in urban development funding, so the City Day NRW .
sustainability and climate protection as challenges
The focus of urban development is not only on urban renewal, but also on sustainable urban development. Safe financing is also given: 790 million euros are available in the Federal Budget 2024 to support projects in various areas. According to the Federal Ministry of Housing, Urban Development and Building Department since 2020 a funding requirement.
The funded programs include strengthening the inner cities, the support of socially disadvantaged quarters and the development of sustainable urban structures. Measures for energetic renovation are also increasingly becoming the focus to meet the challenges of climate change.
The day of urban development is not only an opportunity to present current developments, but also an expression of long -term commitment to livable and sustainable urban development in Germany.
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