Stuttgart launches “Bauturbo” – faster housing construction initiative
The city of Stuttgart has introduced a new initiative called “Bauturbo”, aimed at accelerating housing construction and reducing bureaucratic obstacles. The program officially launches on November 15, 2025.
According to the city’s Department of Urban Development, Stuttgart needs at least 3,500 new apartments per year to stabilize the housing market. In reality, construction figures have rarely exceeded 2,000 units annually. “Bauturbo” is designed to cut planning and approval times nearly in half.
A key feature will be the creation of a “Fast Coordination Center”, where architects, developers, and city authorities will work together in real time. The initiative also promotes modular construction and prefabricated elements to accelerate the building process.
The municipality will establish a dedicated fund to support social housing and attract more private investment and housing cooperatives.
Mayor Frank Nopper emphasized that the goal is not only to build faster but to make Stuttgart “more accessible, sustainable, and livable.” Experts believe “Bauturbo” could become a model for other German cities facing similar housing shortages.
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