GEKO 2040: Wiesbaden's forward-looking commercial space concept
Wiesbaden's forward-looking commercial space concept.
Wiesbaden is shaping its economic future clearly and purposefully. On June 24, 2025, the municipal council of the state capital adopted the GEKO 2040 commercial space development concept at the suggestion of Christiane Hinninger, Head of Economic Affairs. This creates a binding, urban planning framework for future commercial space developments - in accordance with Section 1 (6) No. 11 of the German Building Code (BauGB)
The significance for Wiesbaden
- Companies receive planning security - thanks to a clear land policy and sustainable use.
- Jobs and income are secured - lack of space jeopardizes the strength of the location, commercial tax revenues and the job market.
- Competitiveness strengthened - Wiesbaden is actively positioning itself as an attractive location compared to neighboring municipalities
Why GEKO 2040 was urgently needed
- Commercial space is scarce in Wiesbaden - at around five percent of the city area, the city is well below its potential
- Conversely, trade tax revenue amounted to an impressive EUR 471 million in 2024 - around 27% of the city's budget
- Employment has risen by around 17% since 2013 - despite this, there is a significant shortage of space, which is encouraging companies to relocate
Measures for protection and development
- Binding framework concept (Section 1 (6) No. 11 BauGB)
GEKO 2040 is implemented as an urban development concept and will form a legally binding basis for urban and regional planning in the future - Municipal decision: top priority for land protection
The municipal council has expressly decided to make the protection and development of existing commercial and industrial areas a priority - Holistic analysis & targeted recommendations for action
GEKO 2040 is based on the GMA analysis: evaluation of land potential, quantified requirements up to 2040 (up to 272 ha) and strategic development steps. It identifies both new development areas and existing areas whose use can be optimized. - Active cooperation & land activation
The city actively promotes contact between landowners and companies in order to reactivate derelict sites. If you have offers or requests for commercial space and commercial properties, please contact us at: wirtschaft@wiesbaden,de
Documents
Further information
Department for Economy and Employment
Address
65183 Wiesbaden
Postal address
65029 Wiesbaden
Arrival
Notes on public transport
Public transportation: Bus stop Dern'sches Gelände, Luisenplatz and Wilhelmstraße; bus lines 1, 2, 4, 5, 8, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 27, 30, 36, 45, 46, 47, 48, 262.
Telephone
- +49 611 313131
- +49 611 313922
Opening hours
The department can be reached by telephone from Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the number given in the contact field. It is recommended that you make an appointment in advance.