Socially Integrative City - Wasenstrasse neighborhood

In addition to public measures such as the creation of a neighborhood square with a neighborhood center, private measures are also to be funded. In general, the following measures are eligible in the development area:

• Building-related private refurbishment and modernization measures
  Private buildings characterize Oberstein's cityscape. They are therefore an essential building block for upgrading the Wasenstrasse district. A refurbishment consultation is offered to private owners, in which they are informed about the modalities of applying for funding. The funding can consist of the granting of special tax allowances in accordance with §§ 7 h / 10 f EStG and / or the granting of a subsidy on the basis of the modernization guidelines of the city of Idar-Oberstein. As part of this consultation, reference is also made to the possibility of free energy advice from the city of Idar-Oberstein.
• Private redevelopment measures
  Proportionate funding for private redevelopment measures (demolition/redevelopment) is possible if they meet the redevelopment objectives and the redevelopment costs of outdated buildings would be disproportionately high. The gutting of properties through the demolition of outbuildings, garages and sheds in densely populated inner areas to improve the living environment, the lighting and ventilation of buildings and the accessibility of properties, as well as to create private parking spaces and open areas, is also eligible for funding.

All measures must be in line with the objectives of the Socially Integrative City or urban redevelopment. This also includes the creative integration of the respective measure into its surroundings and the townscape.

It is important to make contact at an early stage, as funding for private measures must first be confirmed by the city and a written agreement must be concluded between the city and the building owner. Measures that have already been carried out or started can no longer be considered.

Mr. Stefan Lösch will be happy to provide you with individual expert advice on building design issues and funding opportunities as a redevelopment consultant:

Further information

• Explanatory video on YouTube
• Modernization guideline
• Application for funding for refurbishment measures
• Fact sheet on depreciation options
• Framework conditions for private modernization measures
• Information sheet for building owners and architects

The overall measure "Socially Integrative City - Wasenstrasse Neighborhood" is supported by a participation-oriented neighborhood management team. The neighbourhood management team is involved in the entire process of implementing the funding program and acts as an intermediary between the neighbourhood population and the administration.
In addition, the neighbourhood manager, Ms Samira Brächer, provides advice and support for projects that run via the disposition fund - a pot of money that can be used to finance small measures in the neighbourhood that are developed and implemented by private individuals, associations or initiatives.

Explanatory video on the disposal fund

• Guidelines for the use and allocation of funds from the disposition fund
• Application form for disposal funds

Neighborhood office
Regular consultation hours are held in the neighborhood office at Amtsstraße 7. Neighborhood manager Samira Brächer is the local contact person for all aspects of the "Socially Integrative City" project. Also for your own projects.

Office hours

 
"Neuesvom Wasen"
The first issue of the district magazine "Neues vom Wasen" was published in October 2019. The edition is regularly displayed in local establishments and distributed to around 300 households in the redevelopment area.

If you are interested, you can download the district magazine here: