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Potsdam celebrates ten years of successful housing policy!
Potsdam is celebrating ten years of housing policy concept: over 10% more living space, new initiatives and challenges in the construction sector.
Potsdam celebrates ten years of successful housing policy!
Potsdam can look back on a successful decade after the housing policy concept was launched ten years ago. As [potsdam.de](https://www.potsdam.de/de/471- Successful-balance sheet-ten-years-wohnungspolitiks-konzept-potsdam) reports, the housing supply in the city has been expanded by over 10%. A real reason for joy for the people of Potsdam! In recent years, over 13,000 new apartments have been completed, including 1,258 subsidized apartments with rent and occupancy controls as well as 1,136 renovated apartments that are offered at affordable rents.
But despite these positive developments, the need for affordable housing remains strong. Many people are desperately looking for suitable accommodation, and rising construction costs and interest rates aren't making things any easier. In order for housing construction to continue to flourish, it is important to create reliable framework conditions and invest in the necessary funding and low-interest loans.
Social housing in focus
Potsdam also relies on cooperation in the area of social housing provision. As proPotsdam describes, the urban traces working group was founded in 1997. This includes various organizations such as ProPotsdam Wohnen and the Potsdam housing cooperative, which work together to promote affordable housing. With around 34,000 residential units, these member companies contribute to around 40% of the rental apartments in Potsdam, in which around 70,000 people live.
In addition, the city shows commitment to harmonious neighborly coexistence and relies on social projects that strengthen cohesion. The principle of protecting existing neighborhoods through social preservation statutes is also pursued in districts such as Teltower Vorstadt Nord and Babelsberg Süd. Another statute for the Brandenburg suburb is already being planned.
A look at the numbers
According to official statistics, a total of 114 apartments were returned between 2022 and 2024 due to a ban on the misuse of living space. This underlines the city's desire to use living space efficiently and promote social cohesion. The municipal housing advice center in the Wilhelm-Galerie also supports citizens with housing changes and offers advice when it comes to housing issues. And last but not least, the housing policy concept will be updated in May 2024 with a focus on “promoting, accelerating, preserving”.
But what about rental prices? According to the Statistical Offices, the data situation goes into depth here. There are numerous surveys that provide information about the financial burden on tenants and show trends. The rent burden ratio is an important measure that shows how much the rent is in relation to the income of the household. Such data is essential to develop targeted measures to support tenants and ensure that everyone finds a place to live.
In summary, it can be said that Potsdam has made great progress in the area of housing in recent years, but there is still a high demand for affordable housing. The coming years will be crucial in setting the course for a sustainable housing policy and continuing to make the city worth living in.