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The story of saving a building in Chemnitz

In the history of the housing agency Chemnitz, the building featured in the following article represents a success story. That's not the only reason why the building is featured in the article and has already been the subject of a webinar with a detailed case study. By its example one can learn which methods are suitable to save vacant and decaying buildings. And what endurance is necessary for this.

Typology of house owners

“For reactivating vacant buildings it could be useful to identify owners types in order to adjust your approach.” (Kristijan Radojcic, 02 December 2019)

Since the beginning of the project (Agentur StadtWohnen/Housing Agency Chemnitz) we have had countless contacts with owners of vacant and decaying buildings. In our efforts to activate these owners, to refurbish their buildings or to sell them to interested parties willing and able to renovate, we got to know the most different types of owners and people. Depending on the type, different approaches proved to be successful. Or not.
 

Turning an urban heat island into an ecological and recreational lung

Salamanca Avenue will have a new green space on its boulevard

Genoa and its work on a sustainable tourism development

Genoa has been recognized for long time as an industrial city, dominated by its port and its historical steel industries which were the main economical sources of the city until its drastic imagine change occurred with the renovation of the ancient port, designed by the famous Genoese architect Renzo Piano in 1992.

A "City Oasis" for Prešov

An open call to re-imagine an abandoned green area in a key spot of the Slovakian city

The future of Welcoming International Talents

Our URBACT project is in the last phase, soon it will be over. However, this should not mean that cities (partners and others) should stop with welcoming internationals. Text by the project lead partner, Jan Kees Kleuver.