ERDF area Chemnitz city centre
The ERDF funding area Chemnitz-Mitte is located north-east of the city centre and covers parts of the Sonnenberg, Brühl and Lutherviertel districts. Around 23,900 people live here on around 317 hectares.
Initial urban development situation
The area is characterised by Wilhelminian-style perimeter block development in square structures and buildings from the 1920s-1950s with a mixed use of predominantly residential, small businesses, services, culture and social facilities. In some areas, there is still a high vacancy rate (approx. 26%) and a low quality of life. Barriers caused by traffic and railway lines affect the area.
Social, economic and ecological situation
The proportion of SGB II recipients and unemployment is significantly higher than the urban average, and the proportion of migrants is three times as high. At the same time, there are committed social networks and potential for the creative industries. The aim of ERDF funding is to strengthen social participation, revitalise the neighbourhoods and promote economic activities.
Environment and climate
The areas also still face challenges in the areas of environment and climate protection. Many buildings are not yet connected to district heating or cause high CO₂ emissions due to their structural condition. The need for green and leisure areas close to residential areas for the high population density has not yet been met. Heat islands occur more frequently in summer. The planned measures are therefore also aimed at climate protection, urban ecology and accessibility.
Objectives and projects
The ERDF projects support the following key areas of action
- Reduction of CO₂ emissions and expansion of district heating,
- Upgrading green and open spaces
- Improving routes for pedestrians and cyclists,
- Economic and social revitalisation, including through the reuse of vacant buildings, promotion of small businesses and the creative industries.
A total of 11 projects will be implemented in the Chemnitz-Mitte ERDF funding area by 2027. 8.13 million in ERDF funding will be available for this until the end of 2027. Other urban development measures and measures from the ESF Plus sustainable social urban development programme will be implemented in parallel.
ERDF and ESF+ 2021 to 2027
At its meeting on 14 September 2022, the City Council passed resolution B-173/2022 on the City of Chemnitz's area-based integrated action plan (GIHK) for the funding of ERDF and ESF PLUS areas until 2027.
In the city of Chemnitz, sustainable, integrated and social urban development in five areas will be funded from programmes of the European Cohesion Fund ERDF or ESF+ in the funding period up to 2027:
ERDF area Zwickauer Straße
ERDF area Altchemnitz
ERDF area Chemnitz city centre
ESF area Chemnitz centre
ESF area Chemnitz South 2.0.
In the city of Chemnitz, sustainable, integrated and social urban development in five areas will be funded from programmes of the European Cohesion Fund ERDF or ESF+ in the funding period up to 2027:
ERDF area Zwickauer Straße
ERDF area Altchemnitz
ERDF area Chemnitz city centre
ESF area Chemnitz centre
ESF area Chemnitz South 2.0