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Expansion of Assisted Living in Benrath: Wohnprojekt Hospitalstraße 1 and Gemeinsam Leben
The district of Benrath in Düsseldorf, Germany, is set to welcome a new community housing project that promises a future-oriented, sustainable, and multi-generational living concept. Known as Wohnprojekt Hospitalstraße 1, the project is a collaboration between various local organisations, including the municipal housing association SWD, AWO VITA gGmbH, Gemeinsam Leben, and Wohnprojekt Hospitalstraße 1 association.
Key Features of Wohnprojekt Hospitalstraße 1
- Multi-generational Living: The project aims to bring together people of different ages and life stages, fostering a vibrant, interactive community. This includes families with children, seniors, and those requiring care and support.
- Assisted Living: AWO VITA gGmbH will open a provider-managed assisted living community with 24/7 care at the site of the former Benrath Hospital. The community will accommodate eight elderly care-dependent individuals, enabling them to live independently.
- Sustainability: The project emphasises environmentally friendly building techniques and materials, energy-efficient design, and possibly the use of renewable energy sources. The goal is to reduce the ecological footprint through shared resources and green communal spaces.
- Community and Social Integration: Shared common areas will promote communal activities and interaction among residents. Residents will also have the opportunity to participate in decision-making processes, enhancing democratic participation.
- Future-oriented Approach: The project plans for adaptable housing structures that cater to changing needs over time, taking into account current and future urban living challenges. It encourages innovative solutions for urban living and community engagement.
The Role of Gemeinsam Leben
The initiative for the project at Hospitalstraße 1 came from the members of the Gemeinsam Leben association. The association, which is a close partner in developing the concept, acquiring new tenants, and providing local services for the project, played a significant role in securing the realization of the multi-generational living project in Benrath.
The Gemeinsam Leben association's project will occupy a significant portion of the apartments being built as part of the Hospitalstraße 1 project. The association's project, similar to the overall plan for the site of the former Benrath Hospital, is designed to provide affordable and barrier-free housing.
Contribution to Benrath and Beyond
The Wohnprojekt Hospitalstraße 1 exemplifies modern urban living ideals, integrating environmental sustainability with social inclusivity. It supports the trend of cooperative housing in Germany, which is increasingly recognised as a way to counter urban isolation, reduce environmental impact, and improve quality of life.
By providing a model for sustainable and cooperative housing, it contributes to Benrath’s development as an inclusive and green urban area. The project, which includes the extension of the Gemeinsam Leben association's project, is set to be completed by 2023, with six multi-family homes accommodating 91 apartments.
For more detailed information such as the size, number of units, or specific sustainability certifications of Wohnprojekt Hospitalstraße 1, local municipal resources or the project’s official website may provide the most current data.
- The expansion of the Gemeinsam Leben project in the Hospitalstraße 1 community housing project will contribute to a multi-generational living concept in Benrath, Düsseldorf.
- The real-estate development of Wohnprojekt Hospitalstraße 1 signals a future-oriented, sustainable approach to housing, with investments in renewable energy sources and energy-efficient designs.
- The housing market in Benrath will experience growth and diversity with the addition of a provider-managed assisted living community and the extension of the Gemeinsam Leben project in the Wohnprojekt Hospitalstraße 1 development.
