The Gesellschaft für Grund- und Hausbesitz mbH Heidelberg (GGH) is Heidelberg’s municipal housing company and the city’s largest landlord. Its stated role is to provide socially responsible housing for broad sections of the population, with an emphasis on affordable homes. 23
Founded on 3 March 1921 as the Gemeinnützige Siedelungsgesellschaft Atzelhof, the organisation was established in response to housing shortages after the First World War. 611 Its headquarters are at Bergheimer Straße 109 in Heidelberg. 2
GGH rents and manages housing and commercial premises, and undertakes construction, renovation and development work. Its activities also include specialist properties and building services for public, cultural and sports facilities in Heidelberg. 78 The company works on neighbourhood and urban development projects, as well as providing tenant services and information about housing and local projects. 35
GGH’s work is primarily local: it serves Heidelberg and carries out its housing and development activities in the city. 38 Peter Bresinski is identified as the company’s managing director. 24 The company is also active on professional and social media, where it shares information about housing, construction, environmental topics and its neighbourhoods. 35