Housing in Stuttgart: Visions for living

Housing in Stuttgart: Visions for living

The VHS pressecafé offered a platform for lively discussions about visions for living. Nicole Golombek led the listeners on a trip through various residential areas in Stuttgart, from the historic postdörfle to the modern Weissenhof settlement. The development of the living space over the decades was at the center of the discussions, whereby questions about the optimal living space per capita and the influence on the environment.

From classic home to innovative Tiny Houses: Golombek presented current architectural projects and discussed the challenges in housing construction. The rising rental prices in major German cities, including Stuttgart, ensure high demand for affordable living space. The construction industry has to adapt to new strategies to combat the shortage of housing.

The discussion in the press café also touched political aspects of housing, such as the role of the public sector in the promotion of living space and the development of housing policy instruments. Critical voices in the audience spoke to vacancies, bureaucracy and the owner structure. The comparison with cities such as Vienna that supports active property and property ownership suggested further considerations.