About us

About us

As of January 1, 2000, the Stadtentwicklungsverband Ulm/Neu-Ulm established as a cross-border economic development agency.

The association's goal is to improve the competitiveness of the cities of Ulm and Neu-Ulm to strengthen together, to jointly utilize existing area development potentials and thus contribute to securing and creating jobs and strengthening regional awareness.

The association's core tasks include, for example, brokering and allocating land, providing location development and economic promotion from a single source, supporting relocations, joint portfolio management, and joint location marketing.

The Stadtentwicklungsverband is a public-law special-purpose association under Bavarian law, headquartered in Neu-Ulm.

Who are we?

Economic power squared is a key player in the economic and urban development of the Ulm region.Neu-UlmFounded to promote cooperation between municipalities, companies and research institutions, the association focuses on sustainable innovations, strong networks and strategic location development.

Vision

Ulm, Neu-Ulm and surrounding area to further promote its position as a leading location for industry, technology and quality of life.

Mission

To develop a strong and diverse economic location. With every successful cross-border project, we come one step closer to our vision.

The team

Tanya

Oelmaier

Head of Real Estate and Economic Development

0731/161-2300

Anja

Nuding

Head of Real Estate Department / Stadtentwicklungsverband

0731/7050-1300

Kai

Brauchle

Economic officer

0731/7050-1350

Markus

Mendler

Head of Economic Development and Market (Land Sales)

0731/161-2302

Ulrike

Sautter

economic Development

0731/161-2366

Claudia

Steiner

Secretariat Office Stadtentwicklungsverband

0731 / 7050-1370

Evelyn

Zettelmeier

Coordination Office for Economy & Labor

0731/161-2304

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0731/7050-1370

Industrial and commercial areas of the Stadtentwicklungsverband Ulm/Neu-Ulm
Stadtentwicklungsverband Ulm/Neu-Ulm

The association's area

Tasks within the association's territory: 

  • Preparation, amendment and supplementation of development plans within the association's area.

  • Preparation and implementation of urban development measures , particularly in the areas of housing, infrastructure and sustainable land use.

  • Coordination between member municipalities to ensure a unified and forward-looking urban development.

  • Promoting cooperation in regionally significant projects for the development of residential and commercial areas.

  • Performance of the tasks of a planning authority , in particular within the framework of preparatory and binding urban development planning.

Our committees

Chair
The chairmanship of the association alternates for one calendar year between Martin Ansbacher, the mayor of the city of Ulm, and Katrin Albsteiger, the mayor of the city of Neu-UlmThe colleague from the neighboring city will take over the representation in each case. 

Association meeting
The following members from the Ulm municipal council and the city council Neu-Ulm They are currently sitting in the association assembly.

Association council members

Annemarie Brückner

kjt
Ulm

Anngrit Scheuter

FWG
Ulm

Banu Cengiz Öner

Greens
Ulm

Daniel Fürst

SPD
Neu-Ulm

Daniel Rottmann

AfD
Ulm

Darian Williams

CSU/Young Union
Neu-Ulm

Dr. Anja Harms

Greens
Neu-Ulm

Dr. Bernd Mattiesen

CDU/UfA
Ulm

Dr. Bernhard Maier

CSU/Young Union
Neu-Ulm

Dr. Karin Hartmann

CDU/UfA
Ulm

Georgios Giannopoulos

SPD
Ulm

Jessica Hase

Lefties
Neu-Ulm

Larissa Heusohn

SPD
Ulm

Lena Christin Schwelling

Greens
Ulm

Leo Baumholzer

FWG
Ulm

Martin Salzmann

CSU/Young Union
Neu-Ulm

Michael Mehren

Greens
Neu-Ulm

Oliver Bumann

FWG
Ulm

Peter Zeh

CSU/Young Union
Neu-Ulm

Philipp Krien

AfD
Neu-Ulm

Ralf Milde

FDP
Ulm

Reinhard Junginger

CSU/Young Union
Neu-Ulm

Tanja Fendt

PRO
Neu-Ulm

Tilman Hirth

Greens
Neu-Ulm

Yavuz Özer

FWG
Neu-Ulm

Yvonne Schefler

Greens
Ulm

Meeting dates

Meetings of the General Assembly will take place on the following days:

  • 22.10.2026 Neu-Ulm im Orange Campus
  • 17.12.2026 Neu-Ulm

With our work, we make a significant contribution to unlocking economic potential, enabling sustainable urban development, and ensuring a future-proof quality of life in the region.

The close cooperation between the two cities creates a strong network that actively addresses the challenges of today and tomorrow.

Our tasks

The Stadtentwicklungsverband Ulm/Neu-Ulm It sees itself as a central interface for the joint urban and economic development of the two cities. The focus is on targeted economic development aimed at increasing the attractiveness of Ulm and [the other city] as business locations. Neu-Ulm to strengthen the region sustainably and actively promote regional growth. As a cross-border association, we create the foundation for coordinated development of both cities – across national borders.

A key objective is the strategic coordination of measures to improve the economic environment. We work closely with regional partners from business, science, administration, and politics. The goal is to further develop the region as an innovative, high-performing, and attractive business location.

  • Support and relocation of companies

  • Support for startups and new businesses

  • Land management and development of industrial areas

  • Cooperation with universities, research institutions and networks

  • Promotion of innovation, digitalization and smart city projects

  • Improvement of infrastructure, e.g. transport links, broadband expansion

  • Securing skilled workers

  • Support for retail trade and inner-city development

  • Organization and coordination of regional funding programs

  • Location marketing and image cultivation of the region

Cooperation partners

Developing spaces together – creating perspectives together

The municipalities of Elchingen, Dornstadt, Nersingen and the town of Blaustein are working together within the framework of an inter-municipal cooperation with the Stadtentwicklungsverband Ulm/Neu-Ulm together, in order to coordinate and optimize the marketing of commercial space.

The aim of the collaboration is to offer companies in the region a wide range of well-connected, development-ready commercial sites – transparently, in a coordinated manner, and from a single source. The partners pool their resources, align their plans, and thus create an attractive offering for investors and businesses.

By jointly marketing our products, we are setting an example for regional cooperation and creating the basis for economic growth and sustainable location development.

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Contact us

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