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The small town of Benrath, nestled in the heart of Germany, is set to welcome a unique and forward-thinking living project. Known as "Hospital Street 1", this initiative aims to offer a future-oriented and sustainable living concept with affordable and barrier-free housing.
At the helm of this project are three key organisations: SWD (Sozialdienst für Wohnungslose Düsseldorf e.V.), AWO VITA gGmbH, and the association "Gemeinsam Leben am Schloss Benrath".
SWD, a non-profit organisation specialising in social services, will manage the care aspects for the project's vulnerable residents. AWO VITA gGmbH, with its expertise in welfare and social work, will contribute to the management and implementation of the care model. The association "Gemeinsam Leben am Schloss Benrath", a champion of sustainable living and community integration in the Benrath Castle area, plays a multifaceted role in the project, including concept shaping, tenant acquisition, and supply provision.
The "Hospital Street 1" project is more than just a living space; it is a model of sustainable housing and social integration focused on long-term care and community engagement. Young refugees will live in a shared apartment that provides 24-hour care in a structured framework with concrete action steps to ensure sustainability and proper support.
In addition to the refugee housing, AWO VITA gGmbH will open a provider-managed group home with 24-hour care, accommodating eight elderly people in need of care. This group home forms part of a multi-generational housing project, allowing tenants who require care and support to live independently in their own apartments.
The "Gemeinsam Leben" association has been instrumental in the project's inception, having initiated the campaign for "Hospital Street 1" in 2013. They are also responsible for acquiring new tenants and providing quarterly supplies for the project. Two-thirds of the apartments in the project are reserved for the "Gemeinsam Leben" initiative.
The municipal housing association, SWD, is constructing six multi-family homes with 91 apartments by 2023 on the site of the former hospital in Benrath. The "Hospital Street 1" project, under the guidance of its dedicated partners, promises to create a sustainable, supportive, and inclusive living environment in Benrath.
[1] It is important to note that as this article is written based on the provided bullet points, more comprehensive progress details would ideally come from official project communications or local updates.
- The association "Gemeinsam Leben am Schloss Benrath," known for championing sustainable living and community integration, is taking a multifaceted role in the "Hospital Street 1" project, including shaping the concept, acquiring new tenants, and providing quarterly supplies.
- In the heart of this innovative project, SWD, a non-profit organization focusing on social services, will manage care aspects, especially for vulnerable residents, while the real-estate investment sector takes shape with the construction of six multi-family homes offering 91 apartments.
- Beyond just living spaces, the "Hospital Street 1" project embraces both financial sustainability and sustainable living, as demonstrated by the combination of affordable and barrier-free housing within a home-and-garden environment that promotes sustainable living practices.
