Urban Development

The science city Darmstadt has a population of about 142,000 and offers about 120,000 people from the city and its surrounding area a place of work.

Therefore, urban development is not only limited to local requirements for services to the public. Darmstadt’s role as a regional metropolis for the south hessian county as well as its presence in the Frankfurt-Rhine-Main area form the framework.

The development of concepts, guidelines and key projects are the pivotal points for urban development. The primary objective is the safeguarding and development of the quality as a place of residence and a place of economy. This adds to the co-operation with other cities and counties in the region.

Key Projects

GSI, International Centre for Heavy Ion Research
North-east-Bypass
Brown field conversion
Main railway station as turning platform
European quarter
City development
Science & Congress Centre, darmstadtium
Renovation of city theatre
Re-planning area "Knell"
Living in Darmstadt

Guidelines

Reinforcement of economical & cultural activities in the metropolitan region FrankfurtRhineMain
Urban renewal through internal development
Realisation of market-orientated accomodation offerings
Safeguarding & extending the industrial areas
Strengthening the city as a regional cultural and retail focal point
Scientific exchange through establishment of networks
Preservation & extension of the cultural offerings