Reorganisation law

Redevelopment law is a special right that is limited in terms of subject matter, time and space and is part of the German Building Code (Sections 136 to 164 and 180/181 BauGB). It applies to particularly serious urban development problems. The high level of public interest requires a planned and coordinated approach by all parties involved. The city bears overall responsibility for this.

Urban redevelopment measures are aimed at eliminating urban development problems. This means that an entire area is significantly improved, remodelled or redesigned. The building code is not based on individual activities, but rather on complex tasks that are to be solved in a defined area while avoiding negative effects for individuals as far as possible.

All those affected by the urban redevelopment are involved in the regeneration process in good time, informed about concepts and projects and encouraged to participate.

Redevelopment law gives the city overall responsibility for urban redevelopment measures. The city's tasks include

• Preparation of the urban redevelopment (according to §§ 140/141 BauGB),
• Implementation of the reorganisation measures (according to § 147 BauGB),
• Construction and modification of public and ancillary facilities,
• realisation of other construction measures.

The owners are responsible for carrying out construction measures (in accordance with Section 148 BauGB), including

• modernisation and repair,
• new construction and replacement buildings,
• the relocation or modification of businesses.