Dessau-Roßlau „Verein Schwabehaus e.V.“

Citizens rescue historic old buildings

Thanks to citizen involvement , a listed building threatened with collapse was renovated and impetus was given to the upgrading of inner-city locations. A spontaneous, public campaign against the demolition developed into the organisation "Verein Schwabehaus e.V.", which ultimately became the supporter of the rescue campaign. As a result of the campaign "Bürger bürgen für das Schwabehaus" (Citizens for the Schwabehaus), the redevelopment was achieved by means of individual guarantees for a bank loan, payments from members of the organisation and with funds and material and financial donations from local craftsmen.