FRIEDBERG - Hessen Agentur

Location
Consider Conversion as an Opportunity!
Ministry of Economics, Transport, Urban and
Regional Development, State of Hessen
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.
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. In the Rhein Main area, these are
installations in Friedberg, Hanau, Erlensee, Gelnhausen, Babenhausen and Darmstadt,
for instance.
Conversion in Hessen
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 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:
Liegenschaften
(Installations)
Dr. Christiane Pfeffer
Amtsleiterin
Mainzer-Tor-Anlage 6
D-61169 Friedberg (Hessen)
Tel
+49 (0)6031 88-301
Fax
+49 (0)6031 91276
christiane.pfeffer@friedberg-hessen.de
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
klaus.moeser@bundesimmobilien.de
www.bundesimmobilien.de
Bauamt
(Construction Agency)
Dr. Werner Braam
Amtsleiter
Große Klostergasse 6
D-61169 Friedberg (Hessen)
Tel
+49 (0)6031 88-298
Fax
+49 (0)6031 18395
werner.braam@friedberg-hessen.de
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
dorothea.hess@wirtschaft.hessen.de
Wirtschaftsförderung Wetterau GmbH
(Economical Sponsorship Wetterau GmbH)
Christian Agne
Hanauer Straße 5
D-61169 Friedberg (Hessen)
Tel
+49 (0)6031 692144
Fax
+49 (0)6031 692159
info@wfg-wetterau.de
Design:
helium.design, Wiesbaden
www.heliumdesign.de
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 !
FRIEDBERG (Hessen)
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
susanne.piesk@hessen-agentur.de
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
Kreisstadt Friedberg (Hessen)
Mainzer-Tor-Anlage 6
D-61169 Friedberg (Hessen)
Point of Contact
Ray Barracks Friedberg
Room for Vision
City:
Mayor Michael Keller
Tel +49 (0)6031 88-243
michael.keller@friedberg-hessen.de
www.friedberg-hessen.de
Owner:
Bundesanstalt für Immobilienaufgaben
(Institute for Federal Real Estate) (BIMA):
Karl-Ludwig Brückmann
Tel +49 (0)69 95937-140
karl-ludwig.brueckmann@bundesimmobilien.de
Umgehungsstraße
(im Bau befindlich)
Areas
Ray Barracks:
approx. 74 ha (183 acres)
Housing area:
approx. 4,5 ha (11 acres)
Distances
Frankfurt/Main:
35 km
Frankfurt International Airport:
40 km
Reichelsheim airfield:
10 km
Autobahn junction Friedberg (A 5):
8 km
Autobahn junction Florstadt (A 45):
14 km
Railway connections
Train station Friedberg:
Junction for RE/RB/SE/IC
and S-Bahn stop
Train station South:
S-Bahn stop
Brief Description of the City
The city of Friedberg (Hessen) – with approximately 28.000 residents and 120.000 residents
in the geographical area – is the county seat of the Wetterau County. It is one of the most
important cities within the urban center of the Frankfurt Rhein-Main region.
Formerly an imperial city with prominent monuments, and offering supra-regional cultural
programs, Friedberg is also home to the University of Applied Sciences Giessen-Friedberg
with presently more than 4.000 students enrolled. The city distinguishes itself through
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one of the largest preserved castles in Germany,
a unique selection of schools,
an outstanding mix of industry, commercial enterprises, handicraft trade and service
family oriented development areas available at reasonable prices, as well as an extensive
array of sports programs including a 27-hole golf course.
Friedberg being the county seat, is home to important agencies and associations, including
the Wetterau County administration with the city building authority, OVAG and city works
Friedberg, as providers of utilities, the chamber of commerce and industry (IHK) GiessenFriedberg as well as high-capacity financial services.
Description of Realty and Habitat
4,5 ha (11 acres) of housing area with approximately 90 units has been vacated. In the spring
of 2008, the American military installation will be returned to the Federal Government. Elvis
Presley served the military in the former Ray Barracks from 1958 until 1960. The area of the
housing area as well as approximately 74 ha (183 acres) of military installations border the city
directly. In the south and the east, the area is surrounded by commercial and industrial areas,
by the B3 in the western part of the city and housing units in the northern part of the
municipal center.
Most Important Branches
Numerous global companies operating in the field of pharmaceutical technology, automation, entertainment electronics,
household appliances, as well as car dealerships and -suppliers
are located in Friedberg.
Suitability of the Area
A future use of living in the western and northern area, recreation in the eastern area, as well
as commerce in the southern part of the area is possible. A feasibility study is currently being
established. At present, the housing area stands out because of its’ open space, but the
erection of more structures is possible, based on their size and conformity with paragraph 34
of the BauGB (construction regulations).
Göttingen
Kassel
Kassel Airport
Other Available Areas in Friedberg
In a final phase of construction, the south-western part of the city, the industrial area ‘West’, is
currently being expanded by an area of approximately 13 ha (32 acres). There, areas of various
sizes are available. Part of the area is designated as a special area to accommodate a
construction and do-it-yourself market with integrated garden center and a sales area of
12.000 m2. Because of its’ topographical location, another partial area of approximately 2 ha
(5 acres) is suitable for the construction of a high-bay warehouse. Purchase cost is
approximately 130 per sqm to include abutter and development cost.
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