Economic development Nordschwarzwald supports companies in the region with their choice of location, expansion and innovation projects. It offers advice, promotes networks and facilitates access to funding. Special attention is paid to strengthening regional economic sectors and attracting new companies to position the region as an attractive business location.
Economic development in the medium-sized center of the Northern Black Forest region attaches great importance to networking and cooperation with local stakeholders. Representatives from the districts and the regional economic development agency work closely together to position the location in the residential, office and commercial sectors. The region is characterized by an attractive mix of rural character and good connections to neighbouring innovation centers such as Karlsruhe and the Stuttgart metropolitan region. With its proximity to the A8 and A81, the location offers ideal transport connections in all directions and benefits from the presence of Pforzheim University and the DHBW, which promotes knowledge transfer and innovation in the region. These factors, combined with numerous "hidden champions" in the region, ensure stable and far-reaching economic value creation.
When it comes to housing, the Northern Black Forest region attaches great importance to the needs of a growing population. Many people are moving away from the large conurbations due to rising rents and high emission levels and are looking for more affordable and liveable alternatives in rural areas. The northern Black Forest can meet this demand, as it offers a high quality of life with more affordable housing. The economic development agency ensures that the development of residential real estate takes place in parallel with economic growth in order to meet the demand for housing for the new workforce. It is also important to ensure a comprehensive infrastructure that includes daycare centers, schools and leisure facilities to ensure a high level of attractiveness for families and skilled workers.
The region relies on a well thought-out space strategy when developing real estate projects. The aim is to bring the right areas onto the market in order to offer investors a solid basis for their projects. In doing so, it is important that the developers' yield expectations can be met in order to provide positive impetus for the region in the long term. The aim is to avoid undesirable developments in order to prevent negative effects such as the emergence of problem neighborhoods. The real estate sector, a cross-sectional industry, is dynamic and offers potential for growth and innovation. While the number of exhibitors at trade fairs is changing, it remains essential for the Northern Black Forest region to keep its finger on the pulse and stay informed about global trends and local developments. With this strategy, the region wants to continue to be perceived as an attractive location in the future and further expand its role as an economic interface.