Day of urban development
For more than 30 years, urban development funding from the federal and state governments, combined with many investments by the city of Chemnitz and private commitment, has made an indispensable contribution to urban development. To date, over 400 million euros in grants from various programmes have been invested in urban development areas of the Gründerzeit, the city centre, districts in the Heckert area, the revitalisation of brownfield sites and the upgrading of technical infrastructure. Neighbourhood management teams are active on site with citizens on behalf of the urban planning office, redevelopment agencies and agencies advise building owners or new investors, encourage cooperative housing projects and support small businesses in the neighbourhood.
The Day of Urban Development Promotion has been celebrated nationwide since 2015 in order to strengthen citizen participation in urban development and make the successes of urban development promotion visible. In Chemnitz, ideas, projects and stakeholders provide a forum for presentation and show residents and interested parties what can be and has become possible with urban development funding.
On this day, cities and municipalities throughout Germany provide information about their projects, plans and successes in urban development promotion
Day of urban development on 9 May 2026
Cities are constantly changing - and with them the requirements for vibrant neighbourhoods and good coexistence. Urban development funding makes a key contribution to this by enabling the federal government, federal states and local authorities to jointly invest in the sustainable development of cities and municipalities.
On 9 May 2026, the Day of Urban Development Funding will once again take place throughout Germany. Under the proven motto "Vibrant places, strong communities", projects, successes and perspectives of urban development funding will be made visible. In Chemnitz, too, the Urban Planning and Property Office invites you to get to know subsidised projects on site and gain insights into current developments.