Integrated urban development concept (ISEK)
Our city - our future. Shaping Hof together.
In 2006, the city of Hof adopted an integrated urban development concept (ISEK) for the first time. A lot has changed since then. It is now time to update and renew this concept. The focus is now on development up to the year 2040.
The concept is an 'integrated' one. It looks at many areas of life: Population and social structure, housing, economy and trade, culture and leisure, infrastructure and mobility, digitalization, urban development, green and open spaces, etc.
First, current data and forecasts on various topics are evaluated in a comprehensive analysis of the current situation. This is used to identify strengths and weaknesses as well as opportunities and risks for the city of Hof. Subsequently, the need for action and specific measures can be identified.
The concept serves as a basis for future individual decisions by the city council. It is also often a prerequisite for obtaining funding. It can also be used to continuously review future forecasts. By developing a comprehensive framework plan that takes into account all urban issues and formulates specific goals for the coming years, the aim is to create a sustainable and high-quality living space for everyone.
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The ISEK thrives on the participation of urban society
The analysis of the current situation has now been completed. The strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and risks of the city of Hof have been identified, the need for action determined and a target system developed on this basis. These results can be found on the participation page. Please click on the yellow button above this text or the link below.
The analysis to date has been carried out with the participation of many stakeholders. For example, numerous comments from the citizens of Hof were recorded at a kick-off event in the Freiheitshalle and in an online participation. In addition, the various departments of the Hof city administration were involved in several rounds. At the same time, the young people of Hof were also involved in this process in special formats. Many ideas were developed at the schools and incorporated into the concept.
Based on all these findings, a target system was developed in a closed meeting with city council members and administrative staff. It contains the strategic development goals of the city of Hof for the coming years. The draft of this target system can also be found on the participation page. Please click on the relevant link and then on the 'Participation' rider.
The team behind the ISEK
The development team for the ISEK Hof 2040 is made up of representatives from the city administration and commissioned experts. In May 2023, a working group consisting of the office for urban and regional development slapa & die raumplaner, GMA (Gesellschaft für Markt- und Absatzforschung) for the center and retail concept and Prof. Dr. Ulrich for the population and housing forecast began their work. Completion of the concept is planned for mid-2025. The entire process is being carried out with the involvement of the urban community as well as politicians and the administration.