The preparatory studies examine the need for redevelopment in the residential area around Kampstraße / Saldersche Straße in Salzgitter-Lebenstedt. The investigation area also includes parts of Kattowitzer Strasse, Swindonstrasse, An der Windmühle, Am Schölkegraben and the market square.

The aim of the preparatory studies: To achieve good housing and living conditions. One way to achieve this goal is a redevelopment process.

To this end, a preparatory study (in accordance with Section 141 of the German Building Code (BauGB)) must first be carried out for a clearly defined sub-area in a district. The active participation of citizens and owners of buildings and properties is of great importance here.

The Salzgitter City Council has decided to carry out preparatory studies for a defined area in Salzgitter-Lebenstedt around Swindonstrasse.

The aim is to examine

• whether there is a need for redevelopment and change
• and whether this area can then be designated as a redevelopment area

This is the case if so-called urban development deficiencies are identified.

Urban development deficiencies exist if, for example, public squares and green spaces or playgrounds need to be renovated or buildings in the area under investigation need to be refurbished, etc.

The participation of the people in the neighborhood is an important step in the preparatory studies: the ideas and wishes of the citizens are just as important as the participation of the owners.

Anexchange about the strengths and weaknesses of the neighborhood is just as necessary for the analysis as cooperation with everyone in the neighborhood.

The results of the preparatory studies then form the basis for deciding whether the identified deficits can be remedied with the help of an urban redevelopment measure.

With these findings, the city of Salzgitter can also apply for funding so that the proposed measures can be financed.

All information collected is treated as strictly confidential and may only be used in the context of urban redevelopment.

The preparatory studies started in May 2023. The results should be available by the end of 2023.

The planning offices plan zwei from Hanover and PLANUNGSGRUPPE STADTBÜRO from Dortmund were commissioned for this task. Both offices have many years of diverse experience in the preparation of urban renewal and redevelopment projects.

The development process includes various participation activities. The comments, ideas and suggestions from residents, property owners and businesses will then be incorporated into the conceptual work.

At the end of 2023, the redevelopment goals, possible measures and projects will be recorded in a report on the preparatory investigations.

A redevelopment area is an opportunity to fundamentally improve the structural conditions on site.

If the preparatory investigations identify this need for redevelopment, the Salzgitter City Council can designate a redevelopment area.

Within a redevelopment area, both the city and private owners implement individual measures in various areas. It may then also be possible to access urban development funding (federal and state of Lower Saxony program). These can be the following measures:

• Modernization and upgrading of buildings
• upgrading the residential environment
• improving the traffic situation
• the redesign of squares and streets, and
• the upgrading of green and play areas
• Adapting to the consequences of climate change