New refugee accommodation in Düsseldorf: Residents protest violently!
New refugee accommodation in Düsseldorf: Residents protest violently!
The district government has revived the former company headquarters of the Salzgitter AG steel group in Düsseldorf and rebuilt it into refugee accommodation. With space for a maximum of 650 people, the accommodation is expected to receive at the beginning of July, which provides residents, especially in the north of the city center, for heated discussions. The rejection of the plans led to a citizens' meeting, in which the AfD also called for a demonstration. This development makes it clear that the questions about integration and neighborhood are acute here and there is a lot to clarify.
In order to avoid tensions between residents and refugees, the district government relies on transparency. Residents were able to visit the building and get an idea of the intended conditions. The property consists of seven floors and has special areas for male refugees, women and families traveling solo. In the rooms, up to eight people are accommodated in double -decker beds, which shows that the space is limited, but everything is still available for basic care. A daycare area and classrooms for children are also planned to offer the new residents a certain everyday life.
The challenges of integration
In view of the increasing influx of refugees, due to civil wars and economic uncertainties, the integration question is becoming increasingly important. According to BBSR, a remarkable number of 1.3 million people came to Germany between 2014 and 2016. The provision of adequate living space is becoming increasingly a challenge, since the initial care centers are overloaded in many cities. This goes hand in hand with the need to ensure smooth integration into the regular housing market.In addition, there are concerns that community accommodation can make the social integration of refugees difficult. According to an analysis of DIW, refugees in larger shared accommodation have less common contact with Germans in the neighborhood, which could hinder social integration. The size of the accommodation plays an important role in this - smaller community facilities that have fewer than 20 residents seem to be better off with these contacts. This makes it clear how important the design and structure of the living conditions are for integration.
approaches and communal commitment
In order to meet these challenges, local politicians, clubs and residents work together to develop ideas that should give refugees a welcome feeling. District Mayor Anette Klinke (B’90/Greens) emphasizes how important it is to establish a good connection between residents and new citizens. These efforts also include the invitation of sports and cultural associations as well as parishes to a meeting to approach the new residents together. A good handling of each other is required to promote harmonious coexistence.
While the new chapter in the former Salzgitter headquarters begins, the question of integration remains a Herculean task, which can only succeed through joint commitment and understanding. A good knack for the first steps of the refugees will be crucial in order not only to offer a roof over your head, but also to create a new home.
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