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91 million euros for Saxony-Anhalt: Upgrading of cities begins!
In Halle (Saale), over 91 million euros will flow into urban development in 2025. Measures promote residential areas and inner cities.
91 million euros for Saxony-Anhalt: Upgrading of cities begins!
There is great progress in urban development in Saxony-Anhalt. In 2025, around 91.2 million euros in funding will be provided to sustainably increase the attractiveness of cities and communities. The federal and state governments share this sum, spread over three different funding programs. Dr. Lydia Hüskens, the Minister for Infrastructure and Digital, emphasizes the importance of this financial support, as it not only offers planning security for municipalities, but also attracts private investment. In total, including the municipal contribution, around 124 million euros are available, which represents an excellent basis for promising projects. dubisthalle.de reports that the projects supported include the design of public spaces and climate adaptation measures.
The funded projects are diverse and serve different aspects of the urban infrastructure:
- Lebendige Zentren – Erhalt und Entwicklung der Stadt- und Ortskerne (ca. 32,0 Mio. Euro): Beispielsweise wird in Magdeburg ein neuer Spielplatz am Heumarkt gebaut und in Naumburg die Jägerkaserne saniert.
- Sozialer Zusammenhalt – Zusammenleben im Quartier gemeinsam gestalten (ca. 21,7 Mio. Euro): Hierzu gehören die Neugestaltung des Kirchplatzes in Güsten und die energetische Sanierung des Rathauses in Sandersdorf-Brehna.
- Wachstum und nachhaltige Erneuerung – Lebenswerte Quartiere gestalten (ca. 37,5 Mio. Euro): In Halle (Saale stehen Infrastrukturmaßnahmen am Riebeckplatz im Fokus.
Halle (Saale) in focus
Particularly noteworthy are the infrastructure measures at Riebeckplatz in Halle (Saale), which are being implemented as part of the latter funding category. This is an important step towards improving the quality of life and strengthening a central district. In addition, the projects are not only aimed at short-term success, but also support the long-term of urban planning. The funds are intended to ensure that municipalities are able to meet the challenges of demographic and economic change.
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It remains exciting to see how developments in Saxony-Anhalt and beyond will develop. The financial resources for urban development are a step in the right direction and could serve as a model for similar initiatives in other regions.