Overarching goals for 2030
As the places in which we go about our everyday lives, our housing areas and urban districts give us a sense of identity, meet our daily needs and influence our behaviour and attitudes. According to a 2018 social diversity report by the Federal Institute for Research on Building, Urban Affairs and Spatial Development (BBSR), there are rising levels of urban segregation and spatial polarisation. The social trend towards individualisation, the associated sense of isolation, but also climate changes, are among the challenges facing urban districts today.
Derived from the New Leipzig Charter, the German Sustainability Strategy pursues the goal of a sustainable, integrated and inclusive urban development policy. This goes hand in hand with socially balanced and mixed urban districts that provide access to social services, cultural pursuits, travel options, social participation and secure employment. They are also well-designed and safe public spaces where everyone can meet without restriction. A holistic understanding of Baukultur forms part of this urban development policy and ensures acceptance. Furthermore, reference is repeatedly made to the model of the European city, which also calls for a healthy urban climate.
Our Objectives
6.1 Balanced and social mixed use
Mixed use is achieved as desired to match the surrounding area; possible deficits in the surrounding area will be compensated for by offerings on site, and social facilities or activities run by social organisations receive targeted support.
6.2 District identity and architectural contributions
An architectural contribution will be made through the implementation and ongoing developments relating to design objectives for buildings and open spaces within different contexts make a positive contribution to the Baukultur and offerings on site strengthen or create an identity for urban districts.
6.3 Quality of open spaces and space appropriation
Open spaces on site that are publicly accessible or private offer high value in keeping with local requirements and also provide neighbourhoods with open or protected spaces in which to implement their ideas.
6.4 Positive for the microclimate
The site has a demonstrably positive impact on the microclimate and promotes the desired optimal mesoclimate in urban areas.