Netzwerk Immovielien

Netzwerk Immovielien is a predominantly German network that brings together organizations and individuals committed to the concept of developing real estate as commons. Its members include urban planners, scientists, local administrators, NGOs, socially responsible businesses, and representatives of community-driven projects. The term "Immovielien" is a portmanteau combining the German word for real estate, "Immobilien," with "viele," meaning "many," reflecting the collective and participatory approach central to its work. The network advocates for real estate development that fosters sustainable, inclusive, and democratic urban and rural communities. Its main goal is to improve the legal, financial, and institutional frameworks to make it easier for community-driven, nonprofit projects to access and develop property outside of speculative real estate markets. This approach is designed to guarantee long-term affordable rents, support not-for-profit infrastructure, and strengthen the social fabric and identity of neighborhoods. Netzwerk Immovielien functions as an independent, nonpartisan registered association (Verein), but it does not provide direct consultation, funding, or engage in real estate purchasing or development itself. Instead, it focuses on connecting stakeholders and advocating for policy changes at various governmental levels. The network aims to serve as a model for commons-based real estate projects, which may inspire similar efforts across Europe, even as legal and institutional conditions differ between countries.