Renovation Project at All-Saints' Quarter Frankfurt: Transformation underway in the central area
The "Main Yard" quarter project, set to be completed this year, is stirring up debate in Frankfurt. According to city officials, the development lacks social balance, a concern that highlights the challenges posed by old planning laws in facilitating the construction of much-needed subsidized housing.
The "Main Yard" project falls under an old building plan from 2006, predating the Building Land Ordinance of 2020. This historical context is at the heart of the controversy, as it demonstrates how outdated planning laws can hinder the creation of affordable housing, a pressing issue in Frankfurt's current housing market.
Despite voluntary efforts by the project's investor, the Munich-based OrT Group, to incorporate some price-controlled apartments, the city's perspective on the balance remains disappointing. A higher share of subsidized housing was urgently needed, given the tense housing situation in Frankfurt.
However, subsequent adjustments to the project were not legally possible due to the old building plan. Furthermore, the city could not legally enforce a subsidy quota for the project. This legal predicament has left the city powerless to influence the social balance of the upcoming "Main Yard" quarter.
Upon completion, the "Main Yard" quarter is planned to be a lively, vibrant, and mixed space. Art and culture, deeply rooted in the Allerheiligenviertel where the project is located, are expected to play a significant role in its transformation.
The "Main Yard" project is set to revitalize the Allerheiligen quarter in a sustainable way, contributing to the city's urban landscape. Despite the controversy surrounding its social balance, the project's completion this year marks an important step in Frankfurt's ongoing urban development.
