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Landshut’s €66M car-free housing project redefines affordable living by 2026

A bold experiment in urban living takes shape in Bavaria. Could this car-free, family-friendly quarter become the blueprint for Europe’s housing crisis?

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Landshut’s €66M car-free housing project redefines affordable living by 2026

A new car-free residential quarter is set to open in Landshut by the end of 2026. The project, led by BayernHeim GmbH, will provide 160 affordable homes for low-income families and individuals. With green courtyards, playgrounds, and communal spaces, the development aims to create a family-friendly living environment.

The BayernHeim initiative is part of a larger state-backed housing drive under Baunova Bayern GmbH. This new holding company oversees three state housing firms, with BayernHeim managing 4,771 of the 5,662 apartments currently under construction across Bavaria. The Landshut project alone represents a €66 million investment, with €43 million coming from state funds.

The Landshut development will deliver much-needed affordable housing by late 2026. Its car-free design, green courtyards, and barrier-free apartments aim to improve living standards for low-income households. The project also forms part of a wider state push to increase accessible housing across Bavaria.

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