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Kurzfassung INSEK | Part 1
Fachübergreifende Schwerpunktgebiete
INSEK
Integrated Urban Development
Concept for Leipzig 2030
Strategic Vision and Urban Development Strategy
A
INSEK Leipzig 2030 – Part 1
Strategic Vision and Urban Development Strategy
2 Preface by Burkhard Jung
4 Preface by Dorothee Dubrau
6 Content and Process
12 Basic Parameters
24 Strategic Vision
34 Urban Development Strategy
42 Implementation
« The emphasis is on making
growth ecologically, socially and
economically balanced.»
Burkhard Jung
Mayor of Leipzig
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Kurzfassung INSEK | Part 1
Fachübergreifende Schwerpunktgebiete
Leipzig: On the road to a
sustainably growing city
Over the past twenty-five years, Leipzig has under- Looking ahead to 2030, I’m certain that Leipzig
gone enormous social, economic and structural will be an important national and international
change. Overnight, an underestimated grey city business hub as well as a modern, attractive
scarred by lignite mining became the boomtown European city of science and the arts with a
of the 1990s. And having dealt with shrinkage so strong sense of identity and belonging. And it will
creatively in response to its high property vacancy remain a city which devises and implements smart,
rate in the early 2000s, in recent years Leipzig forward-looking concepts for the benefit of society
has turned into a rapidly expanding city which is at large. After all, we are well on the way to the
determined to make this growth sustainable. balanced development of Leipzig. I am indebted to
all those who have participated in this process and
The population has risen again to nearly 600,000. continue to do so.
Unemployment, once rampant, has now fallen to
its lowest level since 1991. Residents are more
satisfied with life in their city than ever before.
Leipzig has become a vital, highly liveable city
known for its diversity and openness. It’s a cultural
metropolis, the cradle of the Peaceful Revolution, Burkhard Jung,
a stronghold of automotive engineering, a city of Mayor
science, and a cargo hub. What’s more, it’s home
to people from all sorts of backgrounds.
Both the initial situation and the challenges facing
Leipzig have been transformed by strong economic
and population growth. In the INSEK Integrated
Urban Development Concept for Leipzig 2030
addressing these challenges and outlining the
priorities for our city, we have set out the central
goals of Leipzig’s Strategic Vision for Leipzig
2030. The upcoming tasks have been drawn up
on a cross-departmental basis – and we intend to
tackle them together with our partners in society in
Leipzig and the surrounding region. The emphasis
is on making growth ecologically, socially and
economically balanced. To this end, we will con-
tinue to pursue multidisciplinary, cooperative urban
development based on the principles of the Leipzig
Charter for a Sustainable European City [1] and the
United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Photo © Thomas Rötting
Burkhard Jung
[1] For more information about the Leipzig Charter, The Mayor of the City of Leipzig speaking at the
please go to www.nationale-stadtentwicklungspolitik.de kick-off event at Kongresshalle, November 2016
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Fachübergreifende Schwerpunktgebiete
Integrated planning,
integrated action
The INSEK Integrated Urban Development Then again, INSEK Leipzig 2030 is merely the
Concept for Leipzig 2030 is the future strategy first (albeit important) basis for deciding how
for the development of our city over the next ten to deal with a growing population which could
to fifteen years. It draws together all the aspects well exceed 700,000. In some cases, the data
which are relevant to Leipzig’s development. This required for the Sectoral Plans for a precise
networking of different aspects was particularly assessment of the impact of growth on, say,
important to us when revising INSEK because it’s housing and business will only become available
essential if urban development is to succeed – as over time. In addition, we must also bear in
we know full well from the implementation of mind the considerable uncertainties surrounding
the previous Urban Development Concept. long-term population and economic forecasts.
INSEK Leipzig 2030 is a truly collaborative effort. As we can see, the adoption of INSEK Leipzig
Departments, offices and units from the City 2030 by Leipzig City Council does not mark
of Leipzig have worked closely together on a the end of this process. The aims of the Urban
wide range of issues. With INSEK Leipzig 2030 Development Concept will gradually be carried
addressing over sixty Sectoral Plans, this was out with the available financial resources. Based
a venture which was complex yet exciting. on monitoring, the strategy and measures will be
Offices and units of the local administration have continuously optimized with a consistent focus
contributed with admirable dedication, in many on multidisciplinary solutions. For this to succeed,
cases themselves coordinating sectoral debate we in the local administration plan to continue
regarding the Urban Development Concept. working within cross-departmental structures
and remain in touch with the community under
The second pillar of INSEK comprises the opinions the auspices of Leipzig Thinking Ahead.
of the people of Leipzig. At important stages of
the process, their concerns and priorities were I look forward to jointly shaping the devel-
interlinked with those of the local administration. opment of Leipzig in this way. Allow me
This was done based on a string of events ranging to express my thanks to you all for your
from large public debates and expert discussions hard work on INSEK Leipzig 2030.
to written statements and local discussion groups
focusing on neighbourhood improvement.
The Urban Development Concept is both a
product and a process. The extensive yet compact
product – INSEK Leipzig 2030 – highlights the main
challenges and the new priorities for the period
until 2030. It builds on the current zoning plan and Dorothee Dubrau,
clearly sets out the spatial development priorities Deputy Mayor of Urban Development
within Leipzig. Development builds on the city’s and Construction
cores, including the centres of the many urban
districts, and pursues mixed-use neighbourhoods
with a varied social structure. With land in
increasingly short supply, it needs to be used more
efficiently by means of combined projects. The
Photo © Thomas Rötting
intention is for the urban structure to remain adapt-
able in the face of changing development trends.
Dorothee Dubrau
The Deputy Mayor of Urban Development
and Construction at the inauguration of the
exhibition at the public library, September 2017
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Content and Process
Content and structure
Content and Process The Urban Development Concept is made up of the following parts:
The Strategic Vision [p. 24] summarizes the Sectoral Concepts [p. 49] combine individual
The INSEK Integrated Urban Development Concept for Leipzig basic principles as well as the goals for the fields of administration and condense them
2030 defines a multidisciplinary Urban Development Strategy city as a whole and Priority Fields of Action to their main inferences for urban devel-
for Leipzig’s urban development. opment. Cross-Cutting Issues describe
for Leipzig. It contains aims and Priority Fields of Action for multidisciplinary challenges stemming
the whole city and specifically for all parts of Leipzig. They from Leipzig’s growth as well as from
social and global trends.
are compiled on the basis of sectoral planning, as specific
urban development plans and other sectoral plans. The Urban
Development Concept is also a requirement for seeking funding The Urban Development
from the German government, the government of Saxony and Strategy [p. 34] underpins the Vision The foundations include the
with a spatially nuanced strategy descriptions of the basic
the European Union. made up of Priority Areas and parameters [p. 12] and the
district assessments. results of public partici-
pation [p. 8] as well as
the working process
The Urban Development Concept is an important basis for: and the INSEK
structure.
→ The strategic orientation of municipal action
→ The integrated, multidisciplinary work of the local
administration
By adopting this structure, the INSEK Integrated the basic parameters, Sectoral Concepts and the
→ The district concepts in Priority Areas Urban Development Concept for Leipzig 2030 Urban Development Strategy as key modules.
builds on the Urban Development Concept for Accordingly, it still complies with the structure
→ Applications for urban development funding Leipzig 2020 published in 2009 since it retains specified by the government of Saxony.
However, INSEK Leipzig 2030 has been modified as follows:
►► Important multidisciplinary topics have ►► The structure of INSEK Leipzig 2030 has been
been included as Cross-Cutting Issues. revised by setting out the strategic conclusions
(which are based on the inferences from the
►► The section on the basic parameters has Sectoral Plans, Cross-Cutting Issues and
been broadened to include other areas. basic parameters) at the beginning by way
of emphasis.
►► An additional Sectoral Concept (Public Order and
Safety Infrastructure) has been drawn up while
three key documents all written since 2009 (the
two Sectoral Plans Climate Change Mitigation
and Technical Infrastructure, and Institutions of
Higher Education and Research Institutes, as well
as the section on brownfield revitalization) have
also been included.
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Content and Process
Process and participation Assessment phase (2015)
INSEK Leipzig 2030 is the result of an intensive multidisciplinary, [1] To find out more, go to Starting in summer 2015, the Urban Development The 260 participants of all ages declared the
multi-stakeholder process supported by the high level of www.leipzig.de/weiterdenken. Concept adopted in 2009 was reviewed with following topics to be especially important: trans-
dedication and cooperation of all the participants. regard to its impact and need for revision. This port and mobility, the preservation of open spaces
was partly done during workshops in the relevant in contrast to the need for new buildings, integra-
From mid-2015 until the end of 2017, the Urban Development administrative departments. Furthermore, inter- tion, equity of opportunities and social mobility, as
Concept was updated by various inter-departmental working views were conducted with representatives of the well as a functioning economy with an attractive
groups within the local administration. Debate regarding the top tier of the local administration, all the political jobs market. One visible result was the production
Strategic Goals was shaped by the Mayor, Deputy Mayors groups on Leipzig City Council, the direct service of an ‘image of the future’ [p. 11].
and Heads of Offices. Overall coordination rested with the City companies and the community. The resulting
Planning Office, which was supported by specialist offices, conclusions were summarized, and the City From early 2016 to May 2017, those involved
particularly when it came to producing the Sectoral Concepts. Council was notified of them in early 2016. These worked hard on the individual sections of the
conclusions also formed the basis for the struc- Urban Development Concept. This involved
At important points in the proceedings, there were various turing and content of the INSEK Integrated Urban continuous strategic coordination with the direct
opportunities for residents of Leipzig to get involved, including Development Concept for Leipzig 2030. It was at service companies. The results and status of the
the public launch, thematic workshops, local debates, and this time that the section Background [p. 12] was Sectoral Plans were publicly discussed in 2016
the public presentation of the draft. Depending on the format, drafted, which sets out the main developments for at various events. Five workshops were held
either the community at large or alternatively local politicians, the various thematic areas of the Urban Develop- where important future issues were examined with
representatives of business and research, and other stakeholders ment Concept. invited representatives and actors. In November
were invited to attend. After each participatory event, the findings and December 2016, four district forums provided
were examined and incorporated into the latest version of the an opportunity to discuss what the city’s growth
Urban Development Concept by the various working groups. Core work phase (2016 – 2017) implied for individual districts of Leipzig and
Public participation was structured by Leipzig Thinking Ahead,[1] what Priority Fields of Action should accordingly
the City of Leipzig’s coordination centre for public participation. The core work phase began with a public kick-off be defined.
event on 20 November 2015 at Kongresshalle,
a venue near Leipzig Zoo. The aim was to poll
the opinions and wishes of residents for Leipzig’s
development over the next fifteen years before the
concept was drafted.
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Content and Process
Draft phase (2017–2018)
After the results of work and public debate had been collated to
create the draft Urban Development Concept, intensive political
and public discussion of the draft began in late August 2017 and
continued until late November 2017. This draft phase began with
a public event on 24 August 2017 attended by 250 residents
in the New Town Hall. Parallel to this, two exhibitions were held
setting out the main aspects of the draft Urban Development
Concept at Leipzig Central Station and in the public library, and
information was also published online.
Neighbouring municipalities and public agencies were invited
to give written statements regarding the Urban Development
Photo © Nils A. Petersen
Photo © Thomas Rötting
Concept. In addition, the draft was presented on request at
events hosted by various groups of stakeholders and in the
plan’s Priority Areas.
As far as Leipzig City Council was concerned, readings of the
draft took place in the relevant specialist committees. It was also
discussed by committees in local districts and neighbourhoods.
Moreover, the draft Urban Development Concept was discussed
by a temporary working group made up of representatives of
each political group on the city council.
Although most of the proposals and discussion results
addressed mobility issues, action responding to Leipzig’s growth
was also questioned. Attention was paid to the environmental
angle of sustainability and, given the uncertainty affecting growth,
the adaptability of urban structures.
The INSEK Integrated Urban Development Concept for Leipzig
2030 was adopted by Leipzig City Council on 31 May 2018.
Photo © Thomas Rötting
↖ Public kick-off event ↑ The ‘Vision for Leipzig 2030’ takes shape
‘Leipzig 2030 – On the road to a sustainable city’ was attended Artists Gabriele Schlipf and Sophia Halamoda
by 260 residents of Leipzig at Kongresshalle, November 2015 capture the discussion results during the kick-off
event live on a canvas
↗ District forums – local discussion of the interim findings
The forum in east Leipzig at Humboldt School, November 2016
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Basic Parameters
The general situation in Leipzig has fundamentally
changed since the first Urban Development Concept in
2009, especially regarding socio-demographic and economic
aspects. A phase of strong growth began in 2012 with the
population increasing by over 10,000 annually. This growth
is accounted for by the high quality of life in Leipzig and
the above-average development of employment.
Another significant increase in population is predicted
between now and 2030. Given forecasting uncertainties,
INSEK Leipzig 2030 focuses on an urban structure which
is adaptable in response to changing development trends.
Leipzig is growing mainly due to inward migration, Despite major development steps, Leipzig still has
and also because of the positive birth rate since a long way to go to catch up with other cities, such
2014 (which has increased by 25% since 2009). as regarding its economic muscle and trade tax
Interestingly, the strong demographic development revenues as well as levels of school dropouts and
was preceded by the development of Leipzig’s income poverty.
economy. This is partly evidenced by the annual
increase in employment since 2006 of around 3%. According to the population forecast of 2016,
As a result, unemployment has more than halved by 2030 Leipzig could have a population of as
while the socioeconomic situation of Leipzig’s many as 720,000. This would require 78,000
residents has improved across the board. additional homes, 70 more schools and 13,000
new preschool places.
These dynamic changes have brought about
changes to population development, the age On the following pages, data are presented on
structure and the socioeconomic situation almost the basic parameters – the basis of the INSEK
everywhere in the city, albeit to varying degrees. Integrated Urban Development Concept for
In some areas, the population grew by over Leipzig 2030.
40–50% between 2009 and 2016, while in others
the population stabilized. There are also districts
where more attention needs to be paid to social
development.
Photo © City of Leipzig
The sharp rise in the number of children requires
more investment in the education infrastructure
Opening of the new building of Primary School No. 3
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Population and housing Basic Parameters
Population development 2009–15 and until 2030 Housing construction 2009–16
Population Population 3204
2009–15 forecast for 2030 – variants 1736
Despite an increase in
3.000 recent years, current
~722,000 construction activity is
2286 still too low. However,
~680,000 1837 the sharp rise in planning
permission approvals
1689 2.000 indicates that building
567,846 1441 activity (especially of
1442 1465
505,559 1285 914 1059 multi-family residential
+ 1290 848 properties) is picking up.
154,000 927
661
1066
1.000 Source: Saxon Department of
inhabitants
Statistics
The main variant of
the population forecast
assumes growth of
Lower variant
27% between 2015 and
Main variant 2030. However, Leipzig
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
grew far more slowly in
2016/17.
Source: City of Leipzig, Planning permission approvals Building completions
Population Register,
population forecast of 2016
2009 2015 2030
Development of rental prices 2012–16
Changing age structure until 2030
In return for a monthly rent of €360 excluding
heating costs, new tenants received on average
85,396 364,712 117,738 +21%
2015 The asking rent (for new
lettings) rose by 21% –
faster than the average
monthly household
+50%
income [p. 17]
+50%
2030 Compared to 2015, in
particular the number
128,409 455,735 137,610 of children is set to
In return for a monthly rent of €360 excluding
change.
Source: City of Leipzig,
heating costs, existing tenants received on average +5%
Population Register, The monthly rent
Under 18 18–65 Over 65 population forecast in 2016
excluding heating costs
for existing tenancies
rose by about 5%.
Source: City of Leipzig,
surveys by the
administration;
empirica-Preisdatenbank
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Economy and employment Basic Parameters
Employees subject to social security contributions 2009–16 Gross domestic product (GDP) per person in employment 2009 and 2016
70,437
256
260,000 people 249 Employees subject to
241 social security contributions 60,165
229 in Leipzig (’000 people) 59,461 56,379
223
211 216
206 GDP at market prices
per gainfully employed
Germany
46,813 46,402 person (€)
Leipzig
Saxony
+24%
Between 2009 and
2016, around 50,000
new jobs were created.
This growth of 24% was +27% +27%
even higher than the +22%
population increase of
about 17% in the same
+ 17% Although labour
productivity measured
period. as GDP per employee
rose faster in Leipzig
Source: Saxon Department than elsewhere in
of Statistics
Saxony and Germany,
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 it was still much lower
2009 2015 2009 2015 2009 2015 than in the rest of the
country.
Source: Saxon Department
of Statistics based on
Unemployment rate 2009–16 economic figures for the
various regions, 2017
14% unemployment
-42%
13.6
12.9 Thanks to rising
employment, the
11.6 unemployment rate
10.8 decreased by almost
Net income per household 2009 and 2016
10.3
6 percentage points,
9.4
8.8 a decrease of 42%.
7.9 Source: Federal Labour Office
+19%
Households’ average
net income rose by
19%. Overall, however,
income differences
have increased.
Source: City of Leipzig,
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
surveys by the administration
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Social participation and education Basic Parameters
Recipients of minimum social security [1] 2009–16 Higher education and research in Leipzig 2015/16
75,000 Total recipients
people [1] include regular benefits under
SGB II and the Asylum Seekers’
Benefits Act as well as income
1 university
support under SGB XII
Share of population
Overall, the number
and share of benefit
recipients have 5 universities of applied sciences 6 large private institutions
perceptibly decreased of higher education
since 2009, mainly
because of the sharp
decline in SGB II
recipients by around
12,500 to 66,100. By
contrast, the number of
recipients covered by
SGB XII and the Asylum
Seekers’ Benefits Act
rose to 6,100 and 4,100
respectively.
Source: Federal Labour
14 research institutes*
Office; City of Leipzig
* Institutes/centres of large
research associations:
5 × Leibniz Association
School-leavers with no qualifications 2009–16 3 × Max Planck Society
2 × Fraunhofer Society
Total 2 × Helmholtz Association
school-leavers
3,500 as well as
No qualifications
iDiv German Centre of Integrative
Biodiversity Research
3,000
Biomass Research Centre
2,500
The share of school- More than 55,000 people
leavers with no (almost a tenth of the
qualifications dropped population) teach, learn,
to almost 11% as the conduct research or
9.3 % 14.0 % 15.2% 14.0 % 15.3% 12.4% 11.4% 11.3% population rose, but work in Leipzig’s higher
remains above average education and research
(8.5% in Saxony in sector.
2016).
Source: City of Leipzig;
Source: Saxon Department Saxon Department of Statistics
of Statistics
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
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The environment Basic Parameters
Modal split (choice of transport) 2003–15 and 2025 CO2 emissions 2011–13 and 2050
The modal split describes the mobility behaviour of Leipzig’s residents
for private journeys (work, education, shopping, leisure and recreation).
It does not include commuters from outside Leipzig.
Private motorized transport 6.81 t 6.77 t 6.69 t Annual CO2 Transport
emissions per
Public transport inhabitant (tonnes) Local administration
100%
Bicycle Trade and industry
2.52 2.5 2.5
Pedestrians Private households
30 4.47 t
44 40 40 0.1 0,1 0,1
CO2 emissions per
70% Ecomobility
60% capita fell slightly in the
urban area of Leipzig,
23 2.26 2.33 2.27
56% 2.5 t partly because of the
18 positive effects of the
19
17 Ecomobility is still densification of the
about 60% and thus city. A significant 33%
20 10% below the target. reduction is needed if
12 14 17 70 1.93 1.84 1.82
Cycling has reached the target for 2020 is to
a high proportion in be achieved.
comparison with other
Source: City of Leipzig; Energy
cities with significantly
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25 more journeys made by 2011 2012 2013 Target 2020 Target 2050 Programme (2014)
bicycle than in 2008.
2003 2008 2015 Target 2025 Sources: System of
representative traffic surveys
(2016), Transport and Public
Space Urban Development
Plan (2016)
Access to public green spaces in 2009 and 2016
The increase in
population means that
there is a smaller area
per capita for parks
and other public green
spaces. Even so, the
total area of public
green spaces and
urban woodlands has
expanded.
Source: City of Leipzig
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Municipal budget Basic Parameters
Net tax revenues 2012–16 +41% High need for residential construction
The City of Leipzig is building a new neighbourhood
at Lindenau Harbour with about 500 homes (rented
The increase since 2012 is mainly and owner-occupied), a childcare centre and business
due to rising trade tax revenue premises.
€ million (+€98 million) and the municipal
share of income tax (+€50 million).
562 600
500 500
400 437 Taxes and duties – sources of
400 revenue retained by the City of
Leipzig – make up about 37% of
municipal income.
Source: City of Leipzig
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
Budgetary expenditure 2012–16
€ million
2,000
1,757
1,553 1,636
1,441
1,375 1,500
+19%
1,000 Expenditure has increased
considerably. The largest items
in the budget apart from wage
costs are childcare, housing,
social services (excluding asylum-
seekers and accommodation)
and culture. The priorities of
the investment programme are
childcare and schools as well as
transport and mobility.
Source: City of Leipzig, ordinary and
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 extraordinary expenditure of the core
budget
Debt per inhabitant 2012–16
-22%
The level of debt was reduced
Photo © City of Leipzig, Roland Quester
€ per capita
between 2012 and 2016 by more
than €100 million to around €626
1,406 1,308 1,230 1,224 1,096 1,500 million. As a result, per capita debt
1,000 also fell by about 22%. The City of
Leipzig is aiming for complete debt
relief by 2038.
Source: City of Leipzig; based on the
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 population; Saxon Department of
Statistics
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for Leipzig 2030
The Strategic Vision for Leipzig 2030 makes up the
core of the Integrated Urban Development Concept. Top ten challenges of growth
Together with the spatial priorities, the Strategic Vision
The following ten challenges will arise from the city’s predicted strong growth:
sets the guidelines for Leipzig’s urban development.
It highlights the key tasks and challenges on the road
to sustainable growth. The Strategic Vision follows ►► High-quality growth ►► Education infrastructure
principles such as the mixed, compact city as well as
►► Social justice ►► Cultural identity
a holistic approach involving all the municipal actors of
urban development and focusing on joint action. ►► Affordable housing ►► Green spaces in the city and quality of the built environment
►► Urban safety ►► Precautionary land and property management
►► Sustainable mobility ►► Modern local administration
→
24 252030: Leipzig is growing sustainably!
Goals and Priority Fields of Action
Leipzig ensures Leipzig succeeds
quality of life in competition
→ Balance between densification → Positive environment for skilled
and open spaces employment
→ Quality of public spaces and → Attractive environment for
built environment innovation, start-ups and qualified
→ Sustainable mobility employees
→ Precautionary climate and → Diverse, resilient economic
energy strategy structure
→ Preservation and improvement → Precautionary land and property
of environmental quality management
→ Neighbourhood-based cultural, → Efficient technical infrastructure
sports and leisure facilities → Networked education, research
and business
Leipzig creates Leipzig strengthens
social stability its internationality
→ Equity of opportunities in → Open-minded / cosmopolitan city
an inclusive city → Diverse, vibrant culture and
→ Collaborative neighbourhood sports sector
development → Interdisciplinary science and
→ Affordable housing outstanding research
→ Future-oriented facilities for → Attractive convention and
childcare and schools tourism destination
→ Lifelong learning → Major image-shaping events
→ Safe city → Global thinking, responsible local
actionINSEK Leipzig 2030 | Part 1
Basic Parameters
The guiding principle:
‘Leipzig is growing sustainably!’
Democracy and social cohesion Natural RESOURCES
Democracy, the rule of law and mutual respect make Sustainable growth can only succeed if the natural
‘Leipzig is growing sustainably!’ is the maxim at viability need to be placed on an equal footing up an essential pillar of our civil society. Towns and environment is preserved. This requires a form of urban
the centre of the Strategic Vision. It reflects the with social integration and the ecological con- cities are where politics becomes concrete. The local development in which brownfield sites are reused, the
basic determination of the municipal actors not just sequences. In this regard, our definition of the administration implements legal and political goals, it total impervious area is increased as little as possible, and
to tackle the challenges of growth quantitatively, Strategic Goals builds on the 17 United Nations shapes development, and it initiates and communicates habitats for flora and fauna are preserved and improved.
but also to develop them sustainably in a manner Sustainable Development Goals. the culture of values and participation.
dedicated to preserving our natural resources. In addition to sustainable land use, the transition to a
In our view, the need for economic growth does The guiding principle ‘Leipzig is growing Respecting the principle of subsidiarity is crucial to demo- post-fossil energy supply and a genuine circular economy
not contradict the goal of the city’s sustainable sustainably!’ impacts all the Strategic Goals cratic civil society. It needs to be defended from other needs to be organized. Given the global impact of local
development. Instead, the tasks of economic and Priority Fields of Action. political levels – and observed in the relationship between activities, Leipzig must set the course locally and act
the local administration and the community. responsibly.
Political education and a culture of respect, togetherness
and shared responsibility contribute to a strong demo-
cratic consciousness.
Inner ring:
‘Basis for creative urban development’ Leipzig will build on its tradition as the cradle of the
Peaceful Revolution by empowering the public to actively
participate by means of responsible self-administration.
The inner ring of the Strategic Vision contains the principles of creative urban
development. Ensuring economic and financial strength, an appreciation of
democracy and the natural resources is crucial for the formulation of Strategic
Goals and Priority Fields of Action.
↓ Festival of Lights on 9 October
RESILIENT economic strength Solid finances An annual highlight of the diverse, vibrant culture of
remembrance of the dramatic events in autumn 1989
The basis for sustainable growth is Leipzig’s In the future, the City of Leipzig must have the
economic strength. Only a crisis-proof economic financial resources required to meet its own
structure and more skilled jobs can secure the responsibilities and deliver public services, includ-
scope necessary for development and deliver the ing for future generations. What’s more, Leipzig
increasing municipal revenue necessary if the city is must be able to finance the sustainable infrastruc-
to carry out urgently needed additional investment ture needed within the city’s redevelopment.
in public services and improve income levels for
the population. Leipzig must be business-friendly In addition to enforcing this political demand vis-à-
and offer competitive conditions regarding location, vis other authorities, the essential task is to handle
employment and quality of life for all sustainable its own resources responsibly. To strengthen
economic activities preferring an urban environ- spending discipline, as well as effective coordi-
ment. Therefore, the further development of Leipzig nation, above all consistent goals and priorities
as a location for business in association with its need to be set which are clear both internally and
science and research institutions must be the externally as well as in day-to-day administrative
common central task of all departments of the local activities. To this end, the essential process of
Photo © Alexander Schmidt
administration and direct service companies. linking Leipzig’s Strategic Goals to budget
planning and management will be continued.
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Strategic Vision
‘Strategic Goals and
Priority Fields of Action’
The Strategic Goals are the four pioneering tasks for the sustainable
growth of Leipzig. They emerge from the manifold challenges facing
a growing city. For each Strategic Goal, six Priority Fields of Action
have been formulated which further consolidate the large number of
specific goals from Sectoral Plans and Cross-Cutting Issues.
Photo © City of Leipzig, Frank Starke
Leipzig ENSURES quality of life Leipzig succeeds in competition
Leipzig is cherished by its inhabitants for its good In recent years, Leipzig has managed to signifi-
quality of life. Public surveys have confirmed that cantly strengthen its position in the international
Leipzig is an especially liveable city. Key aspects competition among cities and regions for jobs,
include its urbanity and compactness, its attractive skilled workers and employers. However, if we are
green spaces, lakes and rivers, the city’s architec- to maintain a high quality of life and make growth
tural beauty, and also its tolerance for all sorts of sustainable, we must continue to shine in this
lifestyles. This quality of life is the basis of stable competition and remain attractive to employers
development and the starting point for competi- and other creatives. Central to this is a resilient
tiveness, social stability and a high international economic basis with rising incomes for the
profile. population of Leipzig and also increased trade
tax revenue to finance municipal tasks.
The central goal is to ensure that all residents
↓ Aim
of Leipzig continue to feel at home and The central goals are to strengthen the eco-
↓ Aim
develop their full potential in the growing city nomic base by means of innovative impetus
of Leipzig. Furthermore, the environment and and expansion opportunities as well as to
our natural resources must be maintained and increase the number of companies sustainably
further improved. creating jobs – and hence boost trade tax
revenue.
For example, the aim of the Priority Field of
Action ‘Balance between densification and For example, the goal of the Priority Field of
open spaces’ is to ensure growth uses space Action ‘Precautionary land and property
efficiently and preserves the qualities of green management’ is to safeguard future develop-
and open space. ment options through strategic land banking
and an active real estate policy.
Photo © Porsche AG, Marco Prosch
↑ Elster flood plain near central Leipzig
Part of the city’s ramified network of waterways
↑ Car manufacturing in north Leipzig
Core of the restored industrial sector in the Leipzig region
28 29Kurzfassung INSEK | Part 1
Fachübergreifende Schwerpunktgebiete
Leipzig STRENGTHENS
its internationality Leipzig CREATES social stability
With its population of almost 600,000, Leipzig Social stability is an important basis for social
is competing not just with cities elsewhere in peace in the city – and hence for the quality of
Germany but also in Europe and worldwide. Over life and competitiveness of Leipzig. Two main
the past few years, Leipzig has succeeded in challenges are the high level of poverty compared
honing its strengths and consolidating its position to Germany as a whole and the fast-rising need
and international reputation. Leipzig plays an for infrastructure for youngsters. In the interests
active, successful role in many national and of preventive urban development and support for
international networks. Immigration has reinforced equity of opportunities, special attention must
its cultural, ethnic and religious diversity – and be given to support for children, teenagers and
thus its internationality. This may be a source of families as well as intergenerational harmony.
uncertainties and challenges – yet it also opens up Two important elements of social stability are
great opportunities to improve competitiveness, access to education at all stages of life and
the quality of life and social stability. learning cultural, ethnic and religious diversity.
The central goal is to clearly position Leipzig The central goal is an inclusive form of urban
↓ Aim
↓ Aim
as a progressive European city. development which reduces disadvantages,
supports social mixing, and provides services
For example, the aim of the Priority Field for all age groups and income groups in the
of Action ‘Interdisciplinary science and neighbourhood.
outstanding research’ is to develop Leipzig as
an international, pioneering city of research, For example, the aim of the Priority Field of
strengthening both its interdisciplinarity and its Action ‘Affordable housing’ is to ensure a
professional excellence. supply of homes which is diverse, affordable
and economically viable despite the city’s
growth.
Photo © Thomas Rötting
↑ → Exhibition on the draft Urban Development Concept
The exhibition in the public library included a display built by
adult Lego fans illustrating the main challenges and goals.
Photo © Leipziger Buchmesse/Tom Schulze
← Leipzig Book Fair
During the Leipzig Book Fair and the
festival Leipzig Reads, literature can be
heard and read all over the city.
30 31Pgotos: © Thomas Rötting
Outer ring:
‘Actors of urban development’
Regional cooperation City council and local ADMINISTRATION
Leipzig is to be a city capable of devising and implementing smart, forward- Given continued population growth, a holistic Our world of work is changing just as fast as the
looking concepts for the benefit of the community. The outer ring describes the approach is also necessary at the level of regional requirements facing the local administration and
fundamental mindset of a holistic approach and its main actors. cooperation. The complex requirements of the public services. We have long ceased to be merely
Strategic Goals call for new partnerships and a local administration taking care of public order
constructive dialogue. The City of Leipzig will and services. Together with the direct service
remain successful by tackling future challenges in companies, we must increasingly become coordin-
A holistic approach CIVIL SOCIETY conjunction with the Leipzig region and the Euro- ating organizers and moderators of society and
pean Metropolitan Region of Central Germany. processes in and around Leipzig.
In Leipzig, where the phase of sharp shrinkage Leipzig’s heritage as a city with a strong, active civil
took place but ten years ago, sustained growth society forms the basis of the city’s cooperative The central goal is cooperation at eye level in The aim is a modern administration which has
↓ Aim
↓ Aim
will reinforce the existing need for adaptation and urban development. It is important that members of the Leipzig region and the metropolitan region the development of the entire city in mind by
action. In addition, a large section of the population the public, institutions, action groups, businesses, on the basis of mutual trust, common principles being a flexible, learning organization whose
has already experienced social upheaval in recent societies and associations can contribute construc- and shared responsibility. actions are aligned to Strategic Goals, current
decades, in some cases with a significant impact tively to the implementation of the Strategic Goals requirements and future financial resources.
on their family situation. throughout the city – both in the Priority Areas of
urban development and in all other districts. Direct service COMPANIES
Thinking solely from the angle of the local admin-
istration or individual departments is therefore less The aim is to strengthen the opportunities for Leipzig's municipal companies are essential
promising than ever. The entanglement of current civic engagement, public participation and suppliers of public services. The direct service
↓ Aim
problems, long-term developments and objectives communication so that the people of Leipzig companies carry out vital municipal tasks by for
calls for a system of decision-making and action can continue to actively support and shape example providing an efficient infrastructure man-
which increasingly overcomes the limits of adminis- the development of their city. aging utilities, waste disposal, public transport,
tration, sectoral responsibilities and electoral terms. healthcare and housing.
In addition, the local administration will increasingly The aim is for our direct service companies
↓ Aim
assume the role of moderator vis-à-vis the citizens to be able to deliver public services and other
of Leipzig and public authorities in the Leipzig core tasks at high quality at reasonable prices.
region in various processes involving a variety of
stakeholders. The aim is not (only) the transparent
communication of projects and decisions, but
also meaningful involvement – especially where
development goals and their joint achievement are
redefined.
32 33Urban Development Strategy
To manage the predicted growth in a sustainable way while
simultaneously preserving its quality of life, the Urban Develop-
ment Strategy underpins the goals and Priority Fields of Action
of the Strategic Vision for the city as a whole with a spatially
nuanced strategy. It sets out the different potentials and
challenges of the individual areas in Leipzig, including their
contribution to solving city-wide tasks, and shows how the
benefits and burdens of growth can be shared as widely as
possible.
This spatial strategy of the Urban Development Concept
consists of two parts which build on each other:
→ The Multidisciplinary Priority Areas [p. 36], which are designated
as such owing to their particular problems or their particular
potential within the growth process
→ The District Strategy [p. 40], which identifies the main medium
and long-term development requirements for all 63 statistical
districts from a citywide perspective
The aims are to achieve a balance between the activities
throughout the city and the focus on Priority Areas, and to
convey this as part of Leipzig’s holistic urban development.
Photo © Michael Ehritt
↑ city
Priority area: Erweiterte Innenstadt (wider INSEK Ergebnisausstellung
centre)
Die Ergebnisse des gesamten Prozesses
Continuing to strengthen multifunctional qualities
34 35Multidisciplinary
Priority Areas
Given the high need for action and the City of Leip-
zig’s limited financial and human resources, INSEK
Leipzig 2030 emphasizes districts which are signifi-
cant for the whole city and where attention needs
Nordraum
to be paid to either tackling important developmen-
Nordraum
tal tasks or reducing structural disadvantages. The Nordraum
intention is to clearly prioritize geographical areas
with special development needs, albeit without
precluding action in other areas.
The Multidisciplinary Priority Areas are concluded Gohlis-Nord
from the District Strategy [p. 40] and the Priority
Areas of the Sectoral Concepts. They are not tied
to district boundaries and may indeed span mul- Möckern Bremer Straße
tiple districts, such as in the case of green spaces, Mockau
Möckern,
large business parks and research areas, although ehem. Kaserne
they may also be smaller.
Freiladebahnhof
Böhlitz-Ehrenberg Schönefeld
HBF-
We distinguish between four Westseite Heiterblick
categories of Priority Areas:
Parkbogen-Ost Paunsdorf
Erweiterte Leipziger
Priority Areas with Citywide Innenstadt Osten
and Regional Significance Altlindenau
Erweiterte Innenstadt, Nordraum
Plagwitz-
Green spaces and bodies of water Neulindenau
Bayr. Bahnhof/
Networking of green spaces Alte Messe
Grünau
Kleinzschocher
Development Areas
Priority Areas of Integrated
District Development
Attention Areas Medizinisch-
wiss. Zentrum
Lößnig
To read up on the action strategies for
the individual Priority Areas, please go to
www.leipzig.de/stadtentwicklungskonzept
36 37Grünau Alte Messe
Wider city centre East Leipzig Wider city centre
Kleinzschocher
Altlindenau INSEK Leipzig 2030 | Part 1
Altlindenau
Urban Development Strategy
Plagwitz- Plagwitz-
Neulindenau Neulindenau
Bayr. Bahnhof/ Bayr. B
Medizinisch
Grünau Alte Messe wiss.Alte Me
Zentr
Grünau
NordraumKleinzschocher Lößnig
Kleinzschocher
um
Medical/science
Priority Areas with Citywide centre Priority Areas of
and Regional Significance Lössnig
Development Areas Integrated District Development Attention Areas Lössn
An approach to urban development focusing on Given Leipzig’s strong economic and population The Priority Areas already identified in the 2009 In contrast to the other Priority Areas, Attention
potential requires concentrating on Priority Areas growth, the Development Areas shown can assume Urban Development Strategy were reviewed when Areas have a more isolated set of problems on a
Mockau
which are significant for the city and the surround- special tasks in the growth process of the city as a compiling INSEK Leipzig 2030 with a view to smaller scale.
ing region. These were identified in INSEK Leipzig whole. We distinguish between two types. updating the original classification. The proposed
2030 based on the Priority Areas designated in the areas have a high need for socioeconomic action. Attention Areas require continuous monitoring.
↓ Strategy
Sectoral Plans and often have a specific focus, e.g. The first of these is vacant sites suitable for the However, as well as deficits, these areas also If underlying conditions deteriorate and
industry or green and open spaces. development of new neighbourhoods which are contain economic, urban-spatial and sociocultural problems overlap, they may be reclassified
Schönefeld appropriate not only for housing but also for a potential as well as regarding open spaces. Com- as Priority Areas of Integrated District
A decidedly multidisciplinary approach is to multitude of complementary uses (education, green pared to the 2009 strategy, Paunsdorf and Mockau Development. This is to be prevented. For
↓ Strategy
be adopted in the development of Priority spaces, economic activity, etc.). They are all at least have been added. Parts of West Leipzig have been this purpose, suitable sectoral funding and
Areas. This is to be based on various types of 10 hectares in size and are mostly located in the removed from this category because the successful instruments as well as municipal funds can be
Heiterblick
masterplans or content-focused development urban core, the rest being in the outer city. improvement achieved there with the help of urban selectively used and, if necessary, district-
plans such
Parkbogen-Ost as the North Leipzig Plan
Paunsdorf or the and EU funding in for example Kleinzschocher and related management structures set up.
strategy paper for Erweiterte Innenstadt (the The second type comprises Development Areas Altlindenau has been secured and maintained.
Leipziger wider city centre). Area-based management with an emphasis on research and innovation. Due Nuanced action strategies for the individual
Osten schemes make sense if urgently required and to their current mixed use and the combination The high need for socioeconomic action Attention Areas are to be drawn up as
↓ Strategy
with a limited work assignment. of innovative, research-based businesses and compared to the rest of the city requires an required. They may be based on the action
research facilities, these areas harbour potential integrated approach and measures in all fields strategies for the district concerned contained
for the development of innovative solutions geared of district development. The Priority Areas in the District Strategy.
to the Smart City concept. Able to play a special of integrated district development identified
role in the process of growth, they require focused in INSEK form the basis for applications for
nhof/ support and further development. regional, federal and EU funding. For these
e areas, district concepts are to be drawn up
(ideally, irrespective of funding programmes)
which form the basis for multidisciplinary
action there. The use of neighbourhood ↓ Priority Area: Grünau
management, urban regeneration manage- A new district development
plan was launched in 2018.
ment and artery management schemes is an
indispensable part of municipal action in these
areas.
Medizinisch-
wiss. Zentrum In addition, in areas of high growth and com-
petition for land, infrastructure needs to be
adapted to meet growing needs, a balanced
strategy for development within existing urban
structures must be pursued, and attempts
Photo © Henry Pfeifer, Profiluftbild
should be made to maximize the multiple use
and multifunctionality of public buildings and
Photo © Christiane Eisler
open spaces.
← Priority Area: Erweiterte Innenstadt
(wider city centre)
Leuschnerplatz in the foreground is an
important vacant site
38 39Kurzfassung INSEK | Part 1
Fachübergreifende Schwerpunktgebiete
District Strategy Seehausen
In addition to the Multidisciplinary Priority Areas, the Wiederitzsch
central challenges and potential of all the districts of
Leipzig must be considered and harnessed for the Lindenthal
sustainable growth of the city. By considering all the
statistical districts, INSEK Leipzig 2030 focuses on
Plaußig-Portitz
districts more strongly than before. This makes it clear
to residents what development priorities exist in their
immediate neighbourhood until 2030.
Lützschena-Stahmeln
Mockau-Nord
In order to set out an active, positive development goal
Thekla
for the 63 statistical districts, they were divided into
Gohlis-Nord
four categories based on their growth dynamics, the
associated density, and their existing infrastructure. Möckern Eutritzsch
Wahren
Mockau-
Gohlis-Mitte Süd
Böhlitz-Ehrenberg
Spatial categories Gohlis-Süd
Heiterblick
Schönefeld-
Schönefeld- Ost
Zentrum- Abtnaundorf
Shaping Growth Now Nordwest
Leutzsch
Zentrum-
Nordwest Paunsdorf
Planning Growth Proactively Burghausen-
Rückmarsdorf Zentrum-
Ost
Neustadt- Volkmars- Sellerhausen-
Altlindenau Schönefeld dorf Stünz
Developing Qualities Further
Zentrum
Neu- Zentrum-
lindenau West
Preserving Qualities Anger- Engelsdorf
Lindenau
Crottendorf
Schönau
Zentrum-Süd Reudnitz-
Plagwitz Zentrum- Thonberg
Miltitz
Südost Mölkau
Grünau-
The district categories are underpinned with medium Nord Grünau- Althen-
Ost Schleußig
Kleinpösna
to long-term action strategies, which are available for Grünau- Südvorstadt Baalsdorf
each district. These action strategies must be taken Mitte
Kleinzschocher Stötteritz
into account when developing priorities in Sectoral
Grünau-Siedlung
Plans and medium-term investment plans. If neces- Lausen-Grünau
sary, the use of subsidies should be enabled. Marienbrunn
Connewitz
Probstheida
Holzhausen
Großzschocher Lößnig
Dölitz-Dösen Meusdorf
Knautkleeberg-
Knauthain
Liebertwolkwitz
Hartmannsdorf-
Knautnaundorf
To find out more about the action strategies
for the individual Priority Areas, go to
www.leipzig.de/stadtentwicklungskonzept
40 41Gohlis-Süd Mockau-Nord
Wahren Schönefeld- Ost
Heiterblick Abtnaundorf
Schönefeld- Mockau- Thekla Zentrum-
Gohlis-Mitte
Böhlitz-Ehrenberg Schönefeld- Ost Süd
Gohlis-Nord Leutzsch
Zentrum-
Nordwest
Zentrum- Abtnaundorf
Nordwest Leipzig
INSEKNordwest 2030 | Part 1 Paunsdorf
Leutzsch Möckern
Burghausen- Eutritzsch
Zentrum- Wahren Urban Development Strategy Zentrum-
Nordwest Rückmarsdorf
Gohlis-Süd
Paunsdorf Mockau- Heiterblick Ost
Zentrum- Gohlis-Mitte Schönefeld- Altlindenau
Süd Neustadt- Volkmars- Sellerhausen-
Ost Böhlitz-Ehrenberg Schönefeld- Ost Schönefeld dorf Stünz
Neustadt- Volkmars- Sellerhausen- Zentrum- Abtnaundorf Zentrum
Altlindenau Schönefeld dorf Stünz Leutzsch Nordwest Neu- Zentrum-
Zentrum Zentrum- Gohlis-Süd lindenau West
Nordwest Heiterblick Anger- Engelsdorf
Neu- Zentrum- Burghausen- Lindenau Paunsdorf
Schönefeld-
West Zentrum- Crottendorf
lindenau Rückmarsdorf Schönefeld- Ost
Anger- Engelsdorf Ost Schönau
Lindenau Zentrum-
Volkmars- Abtnaundorf
Sellerhausen- Zentrum-Süd
Crottendorf Neustadt- Reudnitz-
Altlindenau Leutzsch Miltitz Nordwest Stünz Plagwitz Zentrum-
Zentrum- Schönefeld dorf Thonberg
Zentrum-Süd Reudnitz- Zentrum Nordwest Südost Mölkau
Plagwitz Grünau- Paunsdorf
Zentrum- Thonberg Burghausen- Neu- Zentrum- Nord Grünau- Althen-
Südost Rückmarsdorf lindenau Mölkau West Ost Zentrum- Schleußig
Ost Kleinpös
u- Grünau- Anger- Südvorstadt
Engelsdorf Baalsdorf
Lindenau
Schleußig Altlindenau
Althen-
Mitte Crottendorf Neustadt- Volkmars- Sellerhausen-
Kleinpösna Schönefeld dorf Stünz
Südvorstadt Schönau Baalsdorf
Zentrum-Süd Zentrum Kleinzschocher Stötteritz
Plagwitz Neu- Zentrum- Reudnitz-
Zentrum-
Miltitz lindenau Grünau-Siedlung
West Thonberg
Kleinzschocher Stötteritz Südost Mölkau
Anger- Engelsdorf
Grünau- Lausen-Grünau
Lindenau
Nord Grünau- Crottendorf Althen-
Ost Schleußig Marienbrunn Kleinpösna
Schönau Südvorstadt
Shaping Growth Now Connewitz Baalsdorf
PRESERVING QUALITIES Grünau-
Marienbrunn Mitte Plagwitz
Zentrum-Süd Reudnitz- PLANNING GROWTH PROACTIVELY DEVELOPING QUALITIES FURTHER
Miltitz Zentrum- Thonberg
Connewitz Südost Probstheida
Grünau- Kleinzschocher Stötteritz Mölkau Holzhausen
These districts are appreciated by many people Grünau-Siedlung These districts Grünau-
Nordare currently characterized by high Großzschocher These areas have hitherto been less Lößnigin demand These districts
Althen-are historically evolved areas with
Probstheida Ost Schleußig
Kleinpösna
for their urban quality of life. They are becoming
Lausen-Grünau demand for housing and dynamic growth.
Grünau- Holzhausen
Although Südvorstadt as residential districts. However, due to theirBaalsdorf good an above-average proportion of detached houses.
Lößnig
more densely populated and vacant parcels are Mitte
vacant parcels are still available for various needs, Marienbrunn infrastructure or their planned good public transport They have infrastructure shortcomings, including
Connewitz
Kleinzschocher Stötteritz and vacant parcels, they offer scope
few and far between. Furthermore, the availability they are subject to strong competition. Some connections with respect to public transport, local shops and
Grünau-Siedlung Probstheida Dölitz-Dösen Meusdorf
of low-priced housing is also limited. Most of districts already
Lausen-Grünau
have a lack of open spaces which for focused infill building, land consolidation and services and social infrastructure. Following strong
Holzhausen
these districts have a lack of open spaces and are
Dölitz-Dösen Großzschocher
will only worsenMeusdorf as construction continues. Low- Lößnig urban expansion. Moreover, there is mostly good growth in the 1990s, lately the population has only
Marienbrunn
characterized by strong overheating. The remaining priced housing is growing scarce. There is a largely Connewitz
Knautkleeberg- availability of open spaces. These districts are large increased slightly, if at all. Land is available for infill
vacant plots are subject to strong competition. medium need for social action, although in some Knauthain estates
Probstheida or even areas with heterogeneous usage projects and to augment existing built-up areas as
eberg- Holzhausen Liebertwolkwitz
n areas it is high. Großzschocher Lößnig structures between the inner-city fin-de-siècle well as on brownfield sites.
Liebertwolkwitz Dölitz-Dösen Meusdorf
↓ Strategy
In these districts, the infrastructure and amen- neighbourhoods and the outskirts.
ities urgently need to be adapted to the growing These districts require a coordinated land In these districts, development is to be
↓ Strategy
↓ Strategy
Hartmannsdorf-
needs – not only by means of construction strategy in which, in addition to building sites Knautnaundorf These districts require multidisciplinary strengthened and the infrastructure and
↓ Strategy
Knautkleeberg-
and safeguarding land, but also through forKnauthain
housing, attention is devoted to a balanced Dölitz-Dösen Meusdorf
strategies early on setting out the target amenities augmented as required. A careful
Liebertwolkwitz
the more efficient utilization and networking mix of uses, the protection, development groups and uses for which vacant parcels are balance needs to be struck between the
of infrastructure and services in social and and networking of open spaces to support to be developed as well as the instruments demand-based expansion of amenities, the
Knautkleeberg-
sociocultural fields. The environmental and
Hartmannsdorf- dual inner-city development [1], the protection
Knauthain to be used. In the case of new buildings, utilization of existing infrastructure, and the
Knautnaundorf
open space qualities in the neighbourhoods of inner city business parks, the quality and the resulting needs inLiebertwolkwitz
terms of social infra- structural development of each district, for
must be preserved and improved as much as intensity of land use, and the social mix. As structure, open spaces, and technical and example by means of land consolidation and
possible. Smart solutions are needed to deal vacant parcels are developed, sites for social transport infrastructure must be taken into the expansion of building land for housing.
Hartmannsdorf-
with the growing volume of traffic. The multiple, infrastructure
Knautnaundorf and opportunities for the develop- consideration, along with the effects on public Central to this is the multiple use of public
multifunctional use of public buildings and open ment of open spaces must be secured. Once transport, local shops and services, and the buildings, e.g. for use by associations,
spaces has an important role to play. again, an important role needs to be played by ecological impact. Action must be based on societies and the general public, as well as
the multiple use of public buildings and open the principles of integrated neighbourhood support for activities providing a sense of
spaces. development. identity organized by, say, local history socie-
ties, churches and public initiatives. In future,
more attention must be paid to the transition
from the outskirts to the countryside. At the
same time, the functions, talents and burdens
of districts relevant to the whole city (e.g.
the presence of business parks) must be
considered.
Photo © City of Leipzig, Roland Quester
Photo © Henry Pfeifer, Profiluftbild
[1] Dual inner-city development refers to using
land reserves in residential areas not just to build
homes but also to maintain and improve open
spaces.
← Preserving Qualities
Example: Könneritzstrasse in the district
of Schleussig
← Developing Qualities Further
Example: Holzhausen in southeast Leipzig
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