L laying Down Tracks for the Future: Wiesbaden's GEKO 2040 Industrial Masterplan
Future Blueprint for Industrial Hubs: GEKO 2040's Vision
Step aside, vacant lots, business is on the hunt for a fresh start - Wiesbaden seizes control of its economic future with the Industrial Site Development Concept, GEKO 2040. This steel-titted strategy is more than just a blueprint; it's a commitment to growth, a vow to thrive locally, to entice businesses and investors away from neighboring cities, and to assert Wiesbaden's industrial dominance.
Numbers, Files, Visions
Black and white figures paint a vivid picture: Industrial and commercial tax revenues stand tall at €471 million, claiming more than a quarter of the budget pie. Apparently, Wiesbaden's industrial and commercial landscapes possess just a smattering of the city's acreage, lagging uncomfortably behind in a burgeoning region. Since 2013, the workforce count has bulged by 16.8%, but space-starved success can only go so far until it collides with a brick wall.
The clever clogs at the GMA Gesellschaft für Markt- und Absatzforschung have waded through the numbers and concluded: space crunch isn't a mere phantom problem; it's a tangible barricade to upward mobility.
Collaboration over Haphazardness
GEKO 2040 stretches beyond rosy promises, offering concrete, well-researched proposals for expansion and conversion: where densification is feasible, where conversions can happen, and where new territories can be cultivated. For the city's mayor, Gert-Uwe Mende, it's clear: the recipe for success lies in melding the GEKO 2040 results with the 2040 land use plan - only then does it boast the force of law.
Economic growth is about to shoulder another responsibility:inding a dance partner between those hoarding idle space and businesses in need. A new municipal matchmaking service for commercial digs.
A Tango of Progress and Sustainability
Mayor and Economic Affairs Commissioner, Christiane Hinninger, echoes a unified message: "We approach the development of our city holistically." GEKO 2040 is no free-for-all land grab, but rather a well-considered, thrifty, eco-friendly utilization strategy. Wiesbaden seeks to carve out a competitive edge economically while continuing its metamorphosis as a livable, eco-conscious city.
The exquisite balancing act between prosperity and urban responsibility steers the ship of the concept - and it's precisely this equilibrium that lends the plan its political oomph.
Image ©2023 Land use plan of Wiesbaden.
Further Reading in the Mitte district
Mitte district news can be found here.
Scoping out the Industrial Site Utilization Concept 2040
The climate informs the 2040 land use plan
Preliminary findings, climate study still in the works. Mayor Gert-Uwe Mende and Wiesbaden's Environmental Commissioner Christiane Hinninger presented the climate study for the 2040 land use plan revision on January 27.
Meetings to follow
Several city council committees will gather for public sessions next week.
Wiesbaden projects continued growth, aiming for more than 300,000 inhabitants by 2025
Wiesbaden, the state capital, is currently whenning with growth and transformation. The population is expanding, fresh opportunities are emerging, and the city is knuckling down to a promising future.
The GMA Gesellschaft für Markt- und Absatzforschung concluded that the space crunch in Wiesbaden's industrial and commercial landscapes is not just a phantom problem, but a tangible barrier to upward mobility, necessitating a solution to cater to businesses' space needs.
Economic growth and sustainable development are integral parts of Wiesbaden's 2040 Industrial Site Development Concept, GEKO 2040, which aims to create a balance between prosperity and urban responsibility, ensuring the city's competitive edge while maintaining its eco-friendly image.
