Wiesbaden in change: influx and move away - what does citizens keep?

Wiesbaden in change: influx and move away - what does citizens keep?

Wiesbaden, Deutschland - Wiesbaden is currently changing - and not only because of its rising population. More and more people are choosing a life in the Hessian capital, but the challenges are also growing. The city administration therefore started a comprehensive examination to find out what the motives for influx and moving are. Mayor Gert-Uwe Mende (SP) has made it clear that a lack of living space is a central cause of the pulling out of many citizens. A look back at the past few years shows that urban development and the associated questions for the Wiesbadeners are of increasing importance. According to frisn.de, around 6000 people have now moved or away about their experiences.

Young people owe a lot to Wiesbaden. The good infrastructure, short distances to work and a varied cultural offer attract many adults between the ages of 18 and 29 to the city. However, the situation for families often looks very different: high prices in rents and a lack of affordable living space they are increasingly driving into the regions around Wiesbaden. This is also evident in the demographic changes that the [Bertelsmann Foundation] (https://www.bertelsmann-stiftung.de/de/unsere-fuer-die-die/projektnärichten has documented in recent decades. The trend is clear: more and more families with children and seniors are moving into the city and thus contributing to a diverse society.

A look at the influx motifs

The survey of the former Wiesbadeners has shown that 59 percent of the continues to be relocated to move to living space. While many newcomers are willing to accept higher costs for living space, the demand for family -friendly quarters and better traffic connections remains high. In fact, 31 percent of those who have moved away can imagine a return to Wiesbaden if the living situation improves there. This could be a ray of hope for urban development.

The region and the city of Wiesbaden have to adapt to meet the needs of its residents. The city is currently working on the revision of the 2003 land use plan and cooperates with the regional assembly in South Hesse, which is based on a new regional plan for the land use of the region. The information from the migration motive survey is intended to provide impulses for this important reorganization and help to better understand the demands of the population.

The change in immigration

Interesting is also the influence that immigration has nationwide. The number of movers to Germany has been rising in the past 30 years, especially since 2010. A change in the structure of the immigrant shows. Instead of predominantly single young migrants, families and older people are now moving to the cities. This leads to a healthier distribution of immigration to the federal states, and almost all regions, especially the big cities, benefit from this trend.

Wiesbaden can therefore look at a dynamic development, but the city is still facing the challenge of meeting the requirements of the market and the population. The discussions about affordable living space and the planning of the land use plan will decisively influence the future of Wiesbaden - and not only for the coming years, but also for generations. The course are set, now it is important to make the right decisions to keep life in the city attractive.