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housing. The first residents moved here in the summer of 2016. The plans for former US hospital also consist mainly of residential buildings. On the site of Patton Barracks, the Heidelberg In- novation Park is being developed and Patrick-Henry-Village is to become a model city district of the future for up to 15,000 people. For further informa- tion, visi t www.heidelberg.de/english/ home/develop/conversion. IBA Heidelberg: “Knowledge | creates | city” The Heidelberg International Building Exhibition (IBA) “Knowledge | Creates | City” illuminates urban planning in the knowledge city of the future over a period of ten years until 2022. The IBA covers locations throughout the whole city and many areas of life. One of the projects, which involves a substantial public consultation element, is the development of a concept for the further use of Heidelberg‘s largest conversion area Patrick Henry Village. For further information, visit www.iba. heidelberg.de/english . Bahnstadt: A lively mix of housing, science and business The new district of Bahnstadt has model character: it is the largest passive house settlement in the world. With a vibrant mix of housing, science and commerce, the district creates new spaces to work and live in. Ultimately, Bahnstadt will be home for around 6,800 people and pro- vide jobs for 6,000, mainly in research and science-based companies. With a total area of 116 hectares, the Bahnstadt is larger than the entire old town of Heidelberg and one of the largest urban development projects in Germany. In addition to green and open spaces, streets and watercourses as well as kindergartens, an elementary school, a community center, a cinema and a local shopping center have been created. The new Europaplatz will connect the district with the central station. The new conference center is also being built here. For further information, visit www.heidelberg-bahnstadt.de/en . The former US Army sites: A once- in-a-lifetime opportunity The withdrawal of the U.S. Army repre- sents a unique opportunity for Heidel- berg. 180 hectares are now free for new developments: for affordable housing, cultural and recreational offers, inno- vative scientific institutions, attractive business premises and much more. There are five former US sites to be redeveloped: Mark-Twain Village / Campbell Barracks (43.3 hectares) in Südstadt, US Hospital (9.3 hectares) in Rohrbach as well as Patton Barracks (14.8 hectares), Patrick-Henry-Village (97.2 hectares) and the Airfield (15.6 hectares) in Kirchheim. The site in the southern part of the city is primarily used for affordable 42 | Homes for everyone Homes for everyone | 43 Future in a nutshell: the Heidelberg Innovation Parc (hip) on the premises of the former Patton Barracks. Patrick Henry Village (PHV) is to be further developed into a sustainable 16th district and become a model location for the use of digital technologies, innovative mobility concepts and climate-neutral energy supply.