Magistrate decides on new buildings with 17 places - implementation planned by 2026
As the press office of the Science City of Darmstadt reports, the magistrate decided in cooperation with Bauverein AG at its meeting on March 5 on March 5. In addition to more modern equipment, the women's shelter will in future offer 17 protective places for women and their children - four more than before.
The construction is scheduled to begin at the end of this year , the completion is planned for December 2026 . Darmstadt EV , the women's office and the Office for Housing are involved in the planning processes .
Important step in fighting violence against women
Mayor and the minister of wife Barbara Akdeniz emphasizes the importance of the new building:
“With this decision, we not only implement the legal requirement from the Istanbul Convention, but also make it clear: Violence against women experiences zero tolerance in our city. Every woman has the right to protection and physical integrity. "
According to Istanbul Convention, a family place in a women's shelter must be provided per 10,000 inhabitants Darmstadt currently has 10 protective places that were increased to 13 places rented protection apartments The new building closes this gap.
City treasurer André Schellenberg added:
“This important confession of the city can also be realized in economically difficult times. Bauverein AG will build the new women's shelter, the carrier rents it. The city will take over the rental and operating costs, from 2027 we also expect federal funds from the new violence law. ”
Why a new building is necessary
The new building became necessary because the current building no longer meets the increasing requirements. The previous location is too small for the planned expansion, and the existing building structure would have to be fundamentally renovated and modernized .
Particular attention is paid to accessibility in order to offer women with mobility restrictions a safe refuge. So far, the women's shelter has had to reject inquiries again and again because the special requirements for protective apartments could not be met.
Dramatic figures: In 2023 , 96 women and 92 children had to be rejected for capacity reasons.
"From protection and care aspects, the required number of space cannot be covered solely by rented apartments," said the city. "It takes a central, safe facility that offers the affected women and their children protection and perspectives."
Outlook: Implementation by 2026, operation starts 2027
With the decision, the magistrate took a decisive step for the protection of women and children in Darmstadt . The construction work is scheduled to start in 2024 , so that the new women's shelter can start operating in 2027
(Darmstadt - Red/PSD/DK)
