Conference Explores Sustainable Solutions for Germany's Housing Shortage
A recent conference in Rüsselsheim am Main brought together experts to discuss sustainable solutions for Germany's housing shortage. The event, focused on redeveloping vacant buildings and expanding existing structures, highlighted successful projects and practical challenges in existing use conversion.
Dr. Michael Bruder, a key speaker, emphasized the importance of focusing on the existing stock. He noted that reusing materials and preserving green spaces, as demonstrated by Thomas Steininger of gewobau Rüsselsheim, can help tackle the housing crisis sustainably.
State Secretary Ines Froehlich stressed the need for exchange and cooperation between municipalities and those involved in potential renovation projects. She believes this will help define challenges, identify potential, and formulate solutions for more housing.
Participants heard about the 'Hessenring' project in Rüsselsheim am Main, where former clinic areas are being repurposed into sustainable and livable neighborhoods. Markus Staedt reported on this project's potential. Prof. Stefan Rettich discussed the reuse of obsolete spatial potentials, such as commercial and religious areas, for new uses like housing. The Hattersheim city hall, a late 1960s building with original details, was also highlighted as a successful reuse project, well-received by residents.
The conference offered forums to discuss strategies and instruments for existing development, cooperation with community-oriented actors, sustainable construction methods, and the reuse of building materials. It concluded with a visit to the 'Hessenring' project, demonstrating practical solutions to the housing shortage through sustainable redevelopment.
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