The Ministries of Housing and Spatial Planning highlighted this information in a press release issued on Wednesday, emphasising that Luxembourg possesses a relatively substantial land reserve compared to comparable regions in Germany and Switzerland.
Approximately 42% of the building land reserves are concentrated in Luxembourg City and its surrounding municipalities as well as southern Luxembourg and the Nordstad urban centre, encompassing Diekirch, Ettelbruck, Erpeldange-sur-Sûre, Bettendorf, and Schieren.
The evaluation further reveals that approximately 85% of the plots can be developed without legal or physical impediments. However, adjustments to the plots or development plans, as well as the demolition of existing structures, may be required in most cases.
The ministries also noted that one-third of the building land reserve is currently urbanised, reducing the need for additional land usage.
According to the ministries, the LISER study stresses the necessity of implementing various measures to address housing requirements. These include mobilising vacant sites, renovating old buildings, diversifying housing options, promoting inter-municipal collaboration, and addressing vacant housing concerns.
