Cologne brings 400,000 euros for retail: This is how the Veedeln benefit!

Cologne brings 400,000 euros for retail: This is how the Veedeln benefit!

The city of Cologne is bringing a breath of fresh air to the shopping streets! With the continuation of the “Support Trade” funding program for 2025, retail in the districts and districts will be specifically strengthened. A total of 400,000 euros is available to improve the attractiveness of the shopping streets and support local retailers. How ksta.de reported, applications can now be submitted, which has received a positive response from many retailers.

The councilor for urban development, Andree Haack, emphasizes that the program usefully complements the existing funds for the city of Cologne and Porz-Mitte. The city is focusing on the revitalization and structural strengthening of retail in Cologne's district and district centers stadt-koeln.de emphasized. A particularly exciting detail is the new funding for temporary uses in empty business premises. This means that creative ideas for revitalizing stores that have been closed for a long time finally have a chance.

Diverse funding opportunities

What exactly is behind the funding opportunities? Retailers, interest groups and associations from retail, catering and crafts can submit applications if their projects require a net outlay of between 8,000 and 30,000 euros. The focus is particularly on measures such as installing Christmas and winter lights to create a festive atmosphere in the streets. All information can be found on the City of Cologne website, and applications must be submitted by July 15th at the latest.

The aim of this initiative, which not only strengthens local retail but also improves the quality of the living space in the Veedeln, is particularly supported by the city's commitment and cooperation with local actors. The development of Cologne's retail sector fits into a larger framework that is urgently needed in many German cities. A look at Berlin shows that the revitalization of inner-city retail structures is also being promoted there through the “StEP Centers” urban development plan. This determines how centers in the city should be developed and strengthened berlin.de explained.

With a good knack for innovative concepts, Cologne can not only make its shopping streets more attractive, but also significantly improve the quality of life for all city residents. Until then, we can only hope that many retailers accept this call for support and take advantage of the opportunity to support.