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The work in the redevelopment area Neuhausen Ortsmitte II in Metzingen was successfully completed. The Ministry of Economic Affairs Labor and Housing has supported the renovation with 1.2 million euros in state financial aid. Metzingen is an excellent example of how a city and above all its citizens benefit from urban development funding. The quality of living and staying in the center of the Neuhausen district of Metzingen has been significantly improved by the urban renewal Minister Hoffmeister-Kraut said today April 23 when the renovation was completed.The urban development support offers are of great importance and have a variety of positive effects according to the minister Urban development support has many advantages for urban development neighborhoods are upgraded brownfield sites are used again and urgently needed living space can arise. In addition each promotional euro triggers up to eight additional euros in follow-up investments which benefits domestic crafts in particular said Hoffmeister-Kraut.The focus of the renovation was to sustainably develop and revitalize the town center in the Neuhausen district after the transit had been relocated and the traffic there had declined significantly. For example the intersection of Metzinger Strasse and Kelternstrasse - the salon crossing - was redesigned. The common areas have been enlarged and plants and seating have been added. The areas are also used for outdoor catering and events. In addition public parking spaces were created in the center.In connection with this the island which previously consisted of an oversized street space a non-accessible bus bay and a green area for the Erms was redesigned. The city has acquired a number of important plots there. The width of the road was reduced and a wheel protection strip and a walkway were created. The green area on the Erms redesigned with play equipment and seating. At the same time the city has restored the waters along the Erms. The park has become an attractive meeting place for young and old which is very well received.The comprehensive also energetic modernization of private partly listed buildings played an important role in the renovation the building substance of which had suffered from the passage through the town. 18 private owners took this opportunity to renovate their buildings. This also drew young families back to the center of Metzingen-Neuhausen.The redevelopment area Stadteingang West is still running in Metzingen for which funds of around 890000 euros are still available. Another redevelopment area Inner City III is nearing completion.