Housing on the Keltenring: Caritas brings day care to Euskirchen

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In Euskirchen, the company G&S Wohnbau GmbH began to build a new residential complex, which includes 38 apartments. Each unit will be between 40 and 71 square meters and is located at the Celtic ring, the location of a former school, where there is already a daycare center. Jörg Wiskirchen, managing director of the company, expressed optimistic about the implementation of the project, despite the challenges on the real estate market.

The peculiarity of this project lies in the cooperation with Caritas, which will operate a day care facility on the ground floor. According to Martin Jost, CEO of Caritas Euskirchen, this offer enables daily guests to be cared for in the facility during the day, while they can stay in their own home in the evening. This helps to avoid inpatient accommodation, which is advantageous for many older people.

Euskirchen: Innovative residential project at the city park

The symbolic groundbreaking took place on August 23, but construction work has already started. Wiskirchen explained that the floor slab has already been placed and the building takes on the first forms. The project should be completed by the end of 2025.

The residential project offers many amenities for future residents. The immediate proximity to the Erftaue and the Veybachpark ensures a high recreational value, while the city center and the bathing world can be easily reached on foot. "There is hardly much greener in the middle of the city," said Wiskirchen. About 50 percent of the apartments are already reserved or sold, which reflects the positive trend on the housing market in this region.

sustainability and accessibility in focus

client Wiskirchen also emphasized the technical advantages of the new project. The apartments are equipped with the latest technology to ensure accessibility. Two lifts are planned, which combine all areas of the building. "If someone fails, no resident is dependent on the stairwell," said Wiskirchen.

The project also sets standards in terms of energy efficiency and sustainability. A geothermal heat supply and photovoltaic systems are planned on all flat roofs, as well as thorough thermal insulation. According to Wiskirchen, it is one of the first residential properties in Euskirchen, which is certified by the German Society for Sustainable Building (DGNB).

The relevance of this construction project is also underlined by the city administration. Mayor Sacha Reichelt emphasized that such residential offers are necessary to expand the range of living opportunities in Euskirchen. Klaus Voussem, the chairman of the municipal committee for the environment and planning, said that it was being built here against the trend, which is an important sign.

creation of nursing places for an aging company

The connection to Caritas is not only an advantage for the future residents of the residential complex, but also an important element to solve the challenges in the care sector. Jost from Caritas referred to the increasing shortage of labor, which heavily burdened the care sector. "By creating new childcare places at the Celtic ring, we can do justice to the increasing need," he said.

In addition to the mere provision of living space, this project shows how building construction and social facilities can go hand in hand. It not only offers modern living space, but also support for older people in the community and illustrates the need for integrative forms of living in today's society.

background information on housing in Euskirchen

In recent years, housing in many cities in Germany, including Euskirchen, has proven to be increasingly challenging. The reasons for this are an increase in construction costs that have arisen due to lack of material and rising wages in the construction industry. In addition, the demand for living space in urban areas has risen sharply due to the growing population and the move into metropolitan areas. According to the Federal Statistical Office, the number of building applications for apartments in 2022 had dropped by 0.4 % compared to the previous year, which signals a decline in construction activity.

The area of ​​social infrastructure, especially the care and care of older people, is fighting against increasing challenges. The demographic change means that the number of people over 65 years in the coming years will increase significantly. This forces municipalities such as Euskirchen to find solutions that offer both living space and social services in order to meet the needs of the aging population.

statistics and data on housing shortage

A current study by the German Economy Institute shows that around 700,000 new apartments are required annually by 2030. This trend is reflected in Euskirchen, where the population has increased slightly in recent years. The introduction of new residential projects, such as at the Celting Ring, is seen as a step to meet short and long-term needs in living space.

of the 38 new residential units are already reserved or sold, which indicates a strong interest and acute demand. In the demand for age -appropriate living space, the client sees a clear confirmation of the need for such projects. In addition, it was found that rental prices in the region are continuously increasing; The average square meter price for rental apartments in Euskirchen in 2023 was around 8.50 euros, which means an increase of almost 12 % compared to 2020.

The influence of Caritas in social housing

The cooperation between G&S Wohnbau GmbH and Caritas is an example of the integration of social services into housing construction. As Martin Jost from Caritas Euskirchen emphasizes, day care helps to increase the quality of life of older people by giving them the opportunity to stay in their usual environment while they are looked after during the day. According to the Caritas Association, an estimated 30 % of people over the age of 65 in Euskirchen in a nursing home or need nursing support.

In addition to day care, Caritas also offers outpatient care services that are increasingly in demand. These supplementary services play an increasingly important role to meet the need for nursing places in the region. With the creation of new care places on site, Caritas expects that it can make a significant contribution to improving social infrastructure and quality of life in Euskirchen.

reference: Caritas