"Measures forum" as the basis for future design

City planning officer Michael Tacke and Lisa Nieße from the planning office plan present the topics.

City planning officer Michael Tacke welcomed around 60 residents and thanked them for their cooperation over the past few months. During the kick-off event, the online survey, the neighborhood talks and the discussions with various local stakeholders, there were many ideas, criticisms and suggestions that were incorporated into the "preparatory studies". These are also based on analyses and findings and determine the long-term need for action in the residential districts under consideration.

This was explained by Lisa Nieße from the planning office plan zwei: Based on the strengths and weaknesses in the neighborhoods, there are different approaches for future design.

This was also emphasized by Carsten Schäfer from PLANUNGSGRUPPE STADTBÜRO. The aim is to make these residential areas attractive for the future over the next ten to 15 years.

The analyses of the two planning offices have shown that the strengths and weaknesses in the residential districts differ greatly in areas such as "Housing and living environment", "Environment, green and open spaces", "Mobility and traffic" or "Education and social infrastructure" (for details, see presentation).

For this reason, the planning offices recommend defining three different redevelopment areas in order to apply for suitable funding opportunities for the weaknesses and strengths of the residential areas.

Carsten Schäfer from PLANUNGSGRUPPE STADTBÜRO in conversation with a guest.

What does this mean in concrete terms?

A "simplified procedure" for the sub-area around Swindonstrasse (with support options for private investments such as higher tax write-offs for construction measures).
A "comprehensive procedure" for the sub-area around Schölkegraben (with funding opportunities from urban development funding for measures that contribute to improving the residential and commercial situation).
A "comprehensive procedure" for the sub-area around Kampstrasse (with funding opportunities from urban development funding for measures that contribute to improving the residential and commercial situation).

What happens next?

The results of the "Measures Forum" will be presented next year to the North Local Council and the Salzgitter City Council, which will have to decide whether the city of Salzgitter should apply to the state of Lower Saxony for urban development funding and other subsidies.

The city of Salzgitter can only take further steps with the people in the residential areas once the state has given its approval.

If a possible first application in 2024 does not work out, the city of Salzgitter can also apply for funding again in subsequent years.

Anyone with questions can contact the Department for Urban Redevelopment and Social City, Mr. Bittner/Mrs. Hänsch (mail: stadtumbaustadt.salzgitterde or phone: 05341/839-3386 or 839-3523). If you would like to have the presentation sent to you, you can also contact the Department for Urban Redevelopment and Social City.

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The participants gathered information on the display walls in the Kranichgymnasium auditorium and in discussions with city planning officer Michael Tacke and the representatives of the planning offices.

Read also here: Preliminary investigations

The residential areas around Swindonstrasse and Kampstrasse/Saldersche Strasse are to be made fit for the future. The participation of the people in the neighborhoods is an important component of this task.

The city of Salzgitter is using preparatory studies to determine the extent of the need for redevelopment and improvement in the neighborhoods.

To this end, events and surveys were held this year to collect ideas and listen to suggestions, questions and criticism. Following the kick-off event in the Kranichgymnasium auditorium on 5 July 2023, an online survey, discussions with representatives of social and educational institutions as well as commercial enterprises and the neighborhood talks in September 2023, the measures forum was held on 9 November 2023.

Detailed information Preparatory studies:

The city council has approved preparatory studies for the neighborhoods around Kampstrasse - Saldersche Strasse and Swindonstrasse. Over the next few months, 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 problems exist, for example, if 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 a first step in the preparatory studies: an exchange about the strengths and weaknesses of the neighborhood is just as important for the analysis as cooperation with all the people in the neighborhood.

The results of the preparatory studies then form the basis for the decision as to whether the identified deficits can be remedied with the help of an urban redevelopment measure. It may then be possible to access urban development funding (federal and state of Lower Saxony program) for the implementation of the designed measures within the redevelopment area.

The city of Salzgitter has commissioned the planning offices plan zwei from Hanover and PLANUNGSGRUPPE STADTBÜRO from Dortmund to draw up the preparatory studies. Both offices have many years of varied experience in the preparation of urban renewal and redevelopment projects.

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"Measures forum" as the basis for future design

Read also here: Preliminary investigations

The presentation of the action forum

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