babenhausen - Hessen Agentur

Site Plan
Consider Conversion as an Opportunity!
In addition to the conversion of industrial and commercial
land or former rail and postal areas, now, for the first time,
the conversion of a number of former military areas to civil
usage is imminent. The initial wave of conversion in the 90’s
opened new perspectives and chances for many Hessian
communities. New city quarters as the ones in Wiesbaden,
Frankfurt, Fulda or Oberursel emerged, additional commercial and service oriented space in Kassel, Giessen, Marburg,
Wetzlar and at other places became available.
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Following the Bundeswehr announcements of closing
additional installations in Northern and Middle Hessen, partially executed in 2005, the
U.S. Forces in Europe also announced base closures, mostly in Southern and Middle
Hessen. These closures are expected to begin in 2007. The first base to be closed is
babenhausen in the Darmstadt-Dieburg district.
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Living
Athletic/Fitness
Other
Commissary/
Utilities
buildings
Administrative
Operational/
Maintenance/
Storage
Historic areas
(mostly listed)
The conversion policies are primarily regional policies. Ongoing communication and
effective public information are key issues and will benefit the communities’ marketing
and development of conversion areas. The communication of regional profiles will be of
interest to investors and inform them about the benefits of the region.
Other Points of Contact:
Wirtschaftsförderung
(Promotion of Trade and Industry)
Sylvia Kloetzel
Marktplatz 2
D-64832 Babenhausen
Tel
+49 (0)6073 602-88
Fax
+49 (0)6073 602-22
[email protected]
Regierungspräsidium Darmstadt
(Regional Council)
Stephan Frucht
Wilhelminenstraße 1-3
D-64278 Darmstadt
Tel
+49 (0)6151 12-8936
Fax
+49 (0)6151 12-8914
[email protected]
Fachdienst Bauwesen
(Building Construction)
Oliver Schreiner
Marktplatz 2
D-64832 Babenhausen
Tel
+49 (0)6073 602-58
Fax
+49 (0)6073 602-22
[email protected]
Bundesanstalt für Immobilienaufgaben (BIMA)
(Institute for Federal Real Estate)
Klaus Moeser
Schloss, Hauptgebäude
D-56068 Koblenz
Tel
+49 (0)261 3908-129
Fax
+49 (0)261 3908-241
[email protected]
www.bundesimmobilien.de
Landkreis Darmstadt-Dieburg
Abteilungsleiter Wirtschaft, Standortentwicklung,
Bürgerservice
(Head of Department of Business, Industrial
Development and Resident Services for the
Darmstadt-Dieburg District)
Dr. Jan Hilligardt,
Jägertorstraße 207
D-64289 Darmstadt
Tel
+49 (0)6151 881-1026
Fax
+49 (0)6151 881-1019
[email protected]
Design:
helium.design, Wiesbaden
www.heliumdesign.de
The State sees itself as the partner for cities and communities going through the
conversion process. By making available know-how and funding, the State Government
strongly supports the future oriented regional development and the creation of jobs and
living areas. In the years 2005 and 2006 alone, the Ministry of Economics granted
subsidies exceeding 6,1 million for conversion related projects.
Conversion processes generally take a long time. Local affairs especially need a lot of
staying power. Local Government must develop concepts in regards to content and
organization, which may be visionary, must address private individuals and investors in
order to acquire additional know-how, but must, at the same time, assure that projects
and concepts are discussed and aligned regionally with all involved parties early on, to
avoid any undesirable development. Only the balanced cooperation of participants,
tasks, quality and proposals offers means of continuously developing new impulses and
competencies suitable for the future of the entire region. This includes involvement of
surrounding communities located beyond the State borders into the dialogue.
The subject ‘conversion‘ will accompany the State Government as one of the major
challenges for state policies throughout the years to come. Conversion policies will be an
ongoing task in the regional network of economical and structural development,
employment, demographics and traffic issues. In view of the project management and
funding, the task requires long term planning. The State Government supports this
process with advice to the affected communities and with the assistance to the Hessen
Agentur GmbH, and through promotion of projects.
Dr. Alois Rhiel
Ministry of Economics, Transport, Urban and
Regional Development, State of Hessen
Release of U.S. Military Installations –
Development Areas of Tomorrow !
Hessisches Ministerium
für Wirtschaft, Verkehr und Landesentwicklung
(Ministry of Economics,Transport, Urban and
Regional Development, State of Hessen)
Dorothea Hess
Kaiser Friedrich-Ring 75
D-65185 Wiesbaden
Tel
+49 (0)611 815-2326
Fax
+49 (0)611 815-2239
[email protected]
HA Hessen Agentur GmbH
Susanne Piesk
Abraham-Lincoln-Str. 38-42
D-65189 Wiesbaden
Tel
+49 (0)611 7748-364
Fax
+49 (0)611 7748-313
[email protected]
BABENHAUSEN
In the District of Darmstadt-Dieburg
Hessisches Ministerium
für Wirtschaft, Verkehr
und Landesentwicklung
Kaiser-Friedrich-Ring 75
D-65185 Wiesbaden
HA Hessen Agentur GmbH
Abraham-Lincoln-Str. 38-42
D-65189 Wiesbaden
Stadt Babenhausen
Marktplatz 2
D-64832 Babenhausen
Point of Contact
Babenhausen – Barracks
140 Hectares with Unlimited Potential !
City:
Mayor Reinhard Rupprecht
[email protected]
www.babenhausen.de
Owner:
Bundesanstalt für Immobilienaufgaben
(Institute for Federal Real Estate) (BIMA):
Brigitte Ludewig
[email protected]
Tel +49 (0)6073 602-21
Tel +49 (0)69 95937-135
Babenhausen Barracks
Total property area:
approx. 144 ha
Total barracks area:
approx. 60 ha
Adjacent training area with special airfield
and wildlife and fauna conservation area
(Council Directive 92/43/EEC):
approx. 84 ha
Residential units:
approx. 320
Property breakdown
Living:
15 ha
Operational, storage, maintenance:
15 ha
Administration and commissary (retail):
18 ha
Green/Leisure/Roads & parking:
12 ha
Distances
Aschaffenburg:
16 km (20 min)
Darmstadt:
29 km (30 min)
Frankfurt/Main Airport:
35 km (40 min)
Motorway junction Stockstadt (A 3):
10 km (10 min)
Babenhausen, a prosperous residential and commercial town of 16.500 inhabitants, is located
in the southeast Rhine-Main region of Germany. According to demographical forecasts, its
population is expected to grow 5% * by 2020. Comprised of five town districts, the flourishing
municipality is situated on the Deutsche Fachwerkstraße, a well-travelled tourist route, and
within the Darmstadt-Aschaffenburg suburban area, which features a well-developed network
of roads and public transportation. 10.000 of the 16.500 inhabitants live in the central
business district.
Property Description
The former installation is located 1,5 km southeast of the town centre directly on the B 26
(Darmstadt-Aschaffenburg). Together with an adjacent industrial park to the north, it forms
the eastern boundary of Babenhausen.
The area that housed the administration space was built in 1900/01 and is listed in the
national heritage register. The former commissary area with supermarket, cafeteria, cinema,
gym and maintenance/operational facility areas as well as the four-storey apartment building
with round 320 units is newer and some of it has been completely renovated. Contaminants
can be expected in certain areas of the barracks, such as those areas where the tanks were
washed, the ammunition stored and the area that served as a military airfield. At present,
there are no available reports from investigations for contaminants or hazardous materials.
North of the barracks on the B 26, an industrial park is located adjacent to the property. In
the south, there is a special airfield with conservation areas, in the east a wooded area and in
the west, there are residential areas with leisure and recreational spaces as well. The base is
vacant and was transferred to the Federal Government, which is the owner, in July 2007.
* Forecast for the period from 2002 to 2020 for the district of Darmstadt-Dieburg. Source: population projection for the
period up to 2050 performed for the Hessen districts and independent cities, Hessen Agentur, 2004.
Suitability of the Site
Key Industry Branches
A new area for industry, commercial and residential use is planned for the eastern edge of
Babenhausen. It will be home to businesses that include manufacturing, services and other
commercial activities, especially those that offer the promise of future sustainability. The new
development shall dominate the grounds of the former barracks and serve notice of the
town’s commitment to the future right at the very entrance to the town. Its appearance shall
reflect Babenhausen’s new identity as the site of advanced energy technologies and working
environments and support the town’s image of being future-oriented.
Desired is a mixed-use area with residential, businesses and educational facilities. Particularly
important is that the development preserves the unique character of the historic site. The
hotel building, cinema, maintenance and operational buildings as well as the athletic fields
could all serve as vital components in a fitness, recreation or leisure facility. Additional
segments of the property are suitable for projects in the energy sector, provided they are
compatible with the surroundings. In general, the newer buildings can be used.
Motor vehicle part supply, machinery and
equipment, beer brewing
Jobs: approx. 6.200
Göttingen
Kassel
Kassel Airport
Marburg
Plans and Investigations
The Town of Babenhausen has opened discussion on the subject of redevelopment of former
military bases and is participating in the architectural competition, ‘Europan 9‘ with its military
installation property. The purpose of the competition is to find architectural and urban
development solutions for complex construction projects. 22 European countries are
participating in the competition, which is running to the beginning of 2008. In addition,
Babenhausen has been accepted in Hessen’s urban redevelopment program.
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