The increase in incomes in several European countries has been a matter of concern for many families, especially in large cities. Although values continue to increase in most major cities, there is an example considered curious in Europe: a housing complex where the income value remained unchanged for five centuries.
The emergence of fuggerei
In the heart of the city of Augsburg, Germany, is Fuggerei, a housing zone founded in 1521. Its creator was Jakob Fugger, a German merchant with great influence at the time.
Offering accessible housing to citizens in need of Augsburg was the purpose of Fuggerei. The founder conceived this space as a form of long -term social support.
Since its founding, according to the Daily Mail, the amount of annual income charged to residents remained in the 88 cents.
The conditions to live in Fuggerei
However, not everyone can apply to live in this space. Only Augsburg Catholic citizens in a shortage of grace can be accepted as residents, as referred to in the same source.
There is also a collect touch that everyone must respect. The doors of the complex close at 10 pm. Anyone who returns after this time will have to pay a 50 cents fee to the vigilante.
If the arrival occurs after midnight, the rate rises to a euro, a value that exceeds its own annual income.
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The organization of the complex
Fuggerei is surrounded by a wall and occupies an area of approximately 15 thousand square meters. In all, it has 142 homes. Currently, there are about 150 people there.
In addition to annual income, residents must meet other requirements. According to the source mentioned above, one of them is the obligation to pray three times a day for the intentions of the current owners of Fuggerei.
Residents also have to perform small community services. Possible functions include the nightly and gardener vigilante within the complex itself.
A singular tourist attraction
Despite the rules for housing, Fuggerei is open to visitors, says the.
Tourists can visit the complex upon payment of a ticket. The cost for adults is eight euros, which gives access to the museum and an exhibition residence.
Example of stability in a change of change
Fuggerei remains a symbol of stability in a time marked by constant increases in the cost of living.
This model created by Jakob Fugger demonstrates that it is possible to reconcile solidarity with long -term sustainability.
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