Dresden City Hostel transformed into temporary housing for asylum seekers
In the heart of Dresden, a former city hostel on Lingnerallee is set to welcome 70 refugees from Venezuela, Afghanistan, and Syria next week. The city administration has rented the building complex for ten years, following a city council decision in March 2023.
The operation of the city hostel is being handled by the European Homecare GmbH, a nationwide operating company that provides migration social work with its own staff. The Diakonisches Werk Dresden (Diaconal Work Dresden) is the operator of the transit home for asylum seekers on Lingnerallee.
The asylum accommodation is separated from the administrative areas both structurally and spatially. The European Homecare GmbH collaborates with inter-cultural initiatives and clubs from Dresden's society to ensure a smooth integration for the new residents.
The building renovation is being carried out in two phases. The first phase, from the ground floor to the second floor, is now ready for occupancy. The asylum accommodation can initially accommodate 140 people, with plans for expansion to 280 in a second phase. The fire alarm system and technical facilities on the third and fourth floors will be renewed during this phase.
Communal rooms will be set up on the third and fourth floors, and a laundry room has been established in the building. Residents will be able to cater for themselves in the medium term, with the communal kitchen being gradually supplemented by floor kitchens.
The city administration has obtained furniture for the asylum accommodation for one euro from the former hotel operator and supplemented it with beds, wardrobes, and refrigerators. A security service is present around the clock for the operation of the city hostel.
To promote transparency, a public open afternoon will take place on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, from 3 to 6 pm. Interested parties can visit the new transitional housing for asylum seekers and receive information from city administration and European Homecare employees.
By the end of the year, Dresden is expected to accommodate approximately 2,200 assigned refugees. The city is committed to providing a welcoming and supportive environment for those seeking asylum.
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