Party presents housing policy paper with guidelines for urban development
The CDU Darmstadt has presented a new housing policy paper. In it, the party sets out guidelines for a forward-looking housing policy that, according to the party, should create more living space while simultaneously steer the city's growth.
Focus on development plans
According to the CDU, development plans are the key tool for accelerating housing construction. "Less regulation means more housing construction," explained Roland Desch , the parliamentary group's housing policy spokesperson. The goal is to develop forward-looking and streamlined plans, rather than simply reacting to specific construction projects. This creates speed, reliability, and eases the burden on administration.
Ctirad Kotoucek also emphasized the importance of a broad range of housing options: "People need housing – in all price ranges." The CDU advocates a balanced housing mix, from subsidized apartments to middle-class options and single-family homes, as long as the local situation allows.
Housing for all population groups
CDU parliamentary group leaders Caroline Groß and Dr. Annette Brunert emphasized that housing policy must be designed for all population groups. Families need sufficiently large apartments, students and young people need affordable options, while skilled workers and managers should also find housing in Darmstadt. Only by expanding the range of housing options can affordable rents be secured in the long term.
CDU sees growth as an opportunity
"Darmstadt is growing – and that's an opportunity. But growth brings responsibility," said Groß. "We must set the course today so that there will be enough housing, daycare centers, schools, and infrastructure tomorrow."
With this list of demands, the CDU says it wants to provide answers to the current housing shortage while simultaneously securing the city's long-term development. "Growth will happen one way or another – we have to manage it. Anything else would be irresponsible," Groß and Brunert concluded.
(DARMSTADT – REd/CDU)
