Urban development funding is a joint funding instrument of the federal and state governments in the Federal Republic of Germany. With financial assistance from the federal government, state funds, and municipal funds, measures are promoted in designated program areas to strengthen city centers and town centers, create sustainable urban structures, and remedy social injustices. These funding programs are generally designed to run for a period of ten years. They focus on improving the living, housing, and working conditions of citizens and actively involving people in the design and optimization of their living spaces.

Wiesbaden can look back on 25 years of urban development funding. The following funding programs are currently active in the state capital:

• Vibrant Centers (opens in a new tab) 
• Social Cohesion (opens in a new tab) 
• Growth and sustainable renewal (opens in a new tab) 

The currently active funding areas in Wiesbaden include: 

· Vibrant centers Wiesbaden city center west

· Social cohesion Wiesbaden Biebrich-Mitte 

· Growth and sustainable renewal in Wiesbaden city center and south (Stadtgrün Wiesbaden)

· Growth and sustainable renewal in Wiesbaden Kastel-West

The following development areas have been completed: Social Cohesion Wiesbaden Gräselberg, Social Cohesion Wiesbaden Schelmengraben, Social Cohesion Wiesbaden Inner Westend, Social City Wiesbaden Biebrich South-East, and Urban Redevelopment Wiesbaden Kostheim/Kastel.

Responsibilities and implementation 

Responsibility for these development areas lies with the Office for Social Work and the Parks Department. The Parks Department works closely with SEG as trustee of the state capital of Wiesbaden (LHW) for the "Growth and Sustainable Renewal" development program. The specific division of responsibilities is explained in the descriptions of the individual development programs.

Participation is a top priority!

Urban development funding thrives on local people actively shaping their environment.

Long-term involvement: Local partnerships support the respective programs in the areas. Members meet regularly, receive up-to-date information, and actively participate in shaping their neighborhood. Further information and contact details can be found on the respective funding area pages.
Project-based participation: Those who prefer to participate on a project basis will find current digital offers on the wiesbadenwirkt.de (opens in a new tab) platform. Local participation opportunities are also announced digitally or directly in the district. Urban development
measures not only improve the quality of life in the selected neighborhoods, but also strengthen the social, economic, and ecological stability of Wiesbaden. Find out about the latest projects and developments in our city!