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.
Get involved!
The ISEK thrives on the participation of urban society
The integrated urban development concept depends on your participation! The people of Hof are invited to contribute their perspectives, experiences and ideas several times over the next few months.
06.11.2023 | 6.30 pm | Conference area of the Freiheitshalle
Kick-off event and future workshop
On this evening, the main focus was on analyzing strengths and weaknesses and identifying initial needs for action. The online participation was also opened. You can find the results of the evening on the participation page. Please click on the live button at the top of the page or the link in the blue bar below.
from 06.11.2023 | Online
Until the end of 2023, all residents of Hof are invited to submit their ideas and comments on our online participation platform. Simply click on the link below in the blue bar or the yellow button at the top of the page.
from 13.11.2023 | Technical Town Hall, first floor foyer, Karolinenstraße entrance
The results to date will also be exhibited in the Technical Town Hall. They can be viewed during regular opening hours and commented on with sticky notes. If you would like a personal approach, please contact Ms. Margit Seidl by phone (09281-815 1511) or email(margit.seidl(at)stadt-hof.de). She will arrange an appointment with our ISEK team.
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The suggestions and ideas received so far are currently being evaluated. You can find an overview on the participation page. Please click on the yellow button at the top of the page and then on 'Results' at the top right.
Results of the kick-off event
At the kick-off event on November 6, 2023, the commissioned planning offices presented the initial interim results of their technical analysis. These were organized according to fields of action and printed on posters. The citizens present were able to discuss, evaluate and add to the previous points. You can view the results and proposals to date via the online participation link. To do this, first click on the online participation. You will then be redirected to a new page.
There you will find the 'Results' button at the bottom right of the title screen. Here you can download the results of the office's analysis with additions from the kick-off event as well as a document on the proposals for measures received so far.
On the other hand, you will also find the results of the previous online participation, which ended at the end of 2023. To do this, click on the 'Tell us about the strengths and weaknesses of the city of Hof and your wishes' tile in the menu below the cover image.
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.