Official Transfer of Millions to Establish New District in Halle - governed by Haseloff - Government transferring millions for a new wing in Halle, under Haseloff's administration
## Structural Change Initiatives in Halle (Saale), Saxony-Anhalt: An Overview
Halle (Saale), a key city in Saxony-Anhalt, is undergoing a significant transformation to adapt to the post-industrial economy. These initiatives are part of a broader strategy led by Reiner Haseloff (Minister-President of Saxony-Anhalt) and the CDU party, aiming to revitalize the region and capitalize on Halle’s strategic location as a logistics and economic hub.
### Funding and Political Support
- **Leading Figure:** Reiner Haseloff, Minister-President of Saxony-Anhalt, representing the CDU. - **Financial Backing:** Funding through state government budgets, federal structural funds, and EU cohesion funds. - **Strategic Goal:** To modernize infrastructure, foster innovation in industrial and commercial sectors, and create sustainable urban development.
### Development of the Inner-City Industrial Site
The city of Halle is redeveloping its inner-city industrial sites, focusing on conversion of old industrial zones into modern business parks, innovation hubs, and mixed-use developments. The aim is to revitalize brownfield sites, attract new industries, promote environmentally sustainable redevelopment, and create jobs.
### New District Development Around Halle Train Station (Hauptbahnhof)
A new district is being developed around Halle Hauptbahnhof, a critical transport hub connecting regional, national, and international routes. The project goals include developing a vibrant new urban district integrating residential, commercial, cultural, and public service facilities, improving accessibility and connectivity, and fostering economic activity around transport infrastructure.
### The Center for Sustainable Materials and Energy (CSME)
While the CSME is not located in Halle, it is worth noting that an additional 63 million euros will be allocated for the development of a new research center at the Weinberg campus. The focus of the CSME will be on digital biosciences and digital medicine.
### Timeline and Funding
The exact timeline for the development of these projects is not provided, but it is known that a total of more than 1.5 billion euros will be invested in the former coal regions by 2038. The funding for the structural change and the new district is sourced from the state chancellery, similar to the funds for the CSME development.
These initiatives are part of the larger structural change initiative in Saxony-Anhalt, as outlined in the state directive "Saxony-Anhalt Revier 2038," which was set in 2020. The former mayor of Halle, Egbert Geier, expressed interest in developing the site.
The aim is to develop the last major inner-city brownfield into a state-of-the-art new district, positioning Halle as a forward-looking city within Saxony-Anhalt and the broader German economic landscape.
- The employment policy in Halle (Saale) is being revitalized as part of the structural change initiatives, with a focus on modernizing infrastructure and fostering innovation in industrial and commercial sectors to create sustainable jobs.
- The community policy in Halle (Saale) includes the development of a new district around Halle Hauptbahnhof, integrating residential, commercial, cultural, and public service facilities, aiming to attract new industries, promote environmentally sustainable redevelopment, and foster economic activity around transport infrastructure.
