Gemeinsam für Düsseldorf – Koalitionsvertrag CDU und Bündnis 90/Die Grünen Düsseldorf 2025

The coalition agreement „Gemeinsam für Düsseldorf“ is a joint policy programme of the CDU Düsseldorf and BÜNDNIS 90/DIE GRÜNEN for the city’s 2025‑2030 period. It is published by the two parties and outlines a comprehensive strategy for sustainable urban development, with a strong focus on housing, climate neutrality and social equity.

The document links housing objectives to the city’s climate‑neutral target for 2035, aiming to integrate energy‑efficient construction, renewable energy use and climate‑adaptation measures into all new residential projects. It commits to a public‑benefit quota of 50 percent for privately developed housing, ensuring that at least half of the units contribute to communal goals such as affordability, energy efficiency and social mixing.

Key housing actions include:

• Expansion of the “Impulsprogramm Wohnen” and the Baulandmodell to increase the supply of affordable units.
• A Gemeinwohlquote of 50 percent, with 40‑60 percent of the quota fulfilled by publicly funded housing and up to 20 percent through alternative community‑benefit elements (e.g., longer tenancy bindings, special‑target groups or employee housing).
• A target to maintain a structurally balanced municipal budget while financing these measures, supported by a planned €500 million climate‑protection investment programme (minimum €80 million annually). The plan also sets a goal of achieving a structurally balanced city budget by the end of the legislative period, avoiding any need for “Haushaltssicherung” measures.

The agreement proposes an integrated project delivery model (IPA) for large‑scale construction, combining the city, planners and contractors in a risk‑shared contract. It also calls for accelerated permitting, digitalised building‑approval processes and the use of open‑source software to reduce administrative burdens and improve transparency.

The coalition anticipates annual investment levels of roughly €480 million in infrastructure, housing and cultural projects, including the new opera house, music school and music library. Additional financing will be sourced from municipal bonds, public‑private partnerships and targeted EU‑funds, while maintaining the city’s commitment not to raise the Gewerbesteuer.

Housing development will be coordinated with transport planning, ensuring new districts are served by expanded public‑transport networks, cycling infrastructure and reduced car dependence. The plan highlights the “DUSconnect” mobility hub and the continuation of the “Sport für Alle” initiative to integrate sport and recreation facilities within residential areas.

The policy stresses mixed‑use neighbourhoods that combine housing, education, health services and green spaces. It includes provisions for barrier‑free design, ageing‑friendly environments and targeted support for vulnerable groups, such as low‑income families and migrants, through tailored social‑housing programmes.

All new public buildings, including schools and cultural venues, will be built to DGNB standards, with an emphasis on cradle‑to‑cradle principles, recycling, and low‑embodied‑carbon materials. The city aims for net‑zero sealing of the urban area, expanding roof‑ and façade‑greening, and protecting existing ecological corridors.

A digital monitoring platform will track progress on housing quotas, energy performance and budget balance. Annual reports to the city council will detail achievements against the 50 percent public‑benefit target, the climate‑neutrality roadmap and the financial plan.

The Düsseldorf coalition agreement presents a detailed, financially disciplined roadmap to expand affordable, energy‑efficient housing while preserving social diversity and environmental quality. Its integrated approach—combining a strong Gemeinwohlquote, innovative procurement, and coordinated transport and green‑space planning—offers a model for other European cities seeking to align housing policy with climate‑action and inclusive urban development.