Stuttgart is looking for alternatives to accommodate refugees in sports halls

Stuttgart is looking for alternatives to accommodate refugees in sports halls

according to a report by www.swr.de , Stuttgart's city administration recently announced that it could possibly be forced to accommodate refugee people in sports, gymnastics or meeting halls. The reason for this are exhausted capacities in hotels and the so -called system buildings. Criticism came mainly because of the possible restrictions on sports offers for schools and clubs. However, the city's mayor, Frank Nopper, emphasized that this accommodation will only be carried out in extreme emergencies and that alternative accommodation options are currently being examined intensively.

further developments and context

In Stuttgart, around 2,958 asylum-entitled, refugees and subsidiary beneficiaries live according to the Social Atlas Baden-Württemberg . The city administration therefore faces the challenge of finding suitable living opportunities for this group of people. However, associations and schools fear that the use of sports halls could be restricted as accommodation for their availability for leisure and educational activities.

a historical review

The accommodation of refugees in sports halls is not a new phenomenon in Stuttgart and other German cities. Sports halls were converted into emergency shelters during the 2015/16 refugee crisis. According to Zeit Online , however, most of these halls were released again by the end of 2016. New developments such as the increasing number of arrival of refugees, municipalities are now forcing similar arrangements to consider.

potential for changes

The accommodation of refugees remains a controversial topic in Stuttgart and other cities in Germany. The city government is continuously looking for new accommodation opportunities to avoid using sports halls and at the same time ensure adequate living conditions for refugees. In Stuttgart, among other things, the use of private buildings and unused municipal halls is currently being examined, which could potentially serve as accommodation.