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The harbor used to be on the south bank of the Elbe.
Everything there had been built over.
There's plenty of space there now.
You'll be able to live there soon.
And there are new jobs.
There are also offers for:
- Leisure
- Sports
- Social Issues
- Education
- Culture.
Many different apartments
There are said to be many different apartments.
- Some people don't have much money.
The government pays for part of the housing.
Then these people can live there.
The technical term is: subsidized housing. - Groups can build houses together.
The technical term is: building cooperatives. - There are also housing cooperatives.
This means that many people build houses together.
And they make decisions about the houses together. - Some apartments are built by private developers.
The technical term is: privately financed housing construction.
Mobility of the Future
Mobility is another word for: movement.
People are supposed to travel from one place to another.
"The 10-Minute City" is a project.
The focus will be on bicycle traffic.
And the focus is supposed to be on pedestrian traffic.
There are also plans for a new subway station.
The subway stop is called: U4.
The subway station is scheduled to open in 2031.
There are also plans for car-sharing.
Car-sharing means that several people share a car.
And there's supposed to be a "Bike and Ride" program.
"Bike" and "Ride" are English words.
They mean: You can park your bike at a stop.
And then you can transfer to the train or the bus.
Sustainable profile
The city should be sustainable.
That means:
- Houses and streets should last a long time.
- Houses should be environmentally friendly.
For example: They use very little energy. - We should continue to use old houses.
We should renovate the houses.
We should not tear down the houses. - Water is important for the city.
For example: rainwater and groundwater.
The water should be clean.
Everything should work well together. - The city wants to have a good climate.
There should be more green spaces.
Then it won't get so hot.
Good social infrastructure
There should be enough places to study.
For example: Daycare centers and schools.
There should be programs for young people.
For example, meeting rooms.
Or recreational activities.
There should be places for the neighborhood.
For example, meeting places.
Culture, Sports, and Recreational Activities
There are many cultural events.
For example:
- The German Port Museum
- Sports Fields
- Sports for Everyone
- Water Sports
- Club Sports.
There are also green spaces where you can relax.
Good local services
You can buy things.
There are restaurants and cafes.
There are various services available.
Service means: People doing things for other people.
And they get paid for it.
For example:
- A hairdresser cuts people's hair.
And there is medical care.
In other words, people receive help from doctors.
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