Frankfurt's Bahnhofsviertel Receives Boost from New Business Initiative

A coalition of companies pledges financial support to enhance social projects and improve safety in the city's troubled district.

Eleven companies, including Deutsche Bank and Nestlé, have formed the BHV initiative to support social projects in Frankfurt's Bahnhofsviertel.
The initiative aims to address issues of drug addiction and crime by investing 400,000 euros into local aid organizations.
Key beneficiaries include the Drogenhilfezentrum La Strada, the Aktivcenter K9, the Nachtcafé, and the Malteser Werke, each receiving around 100,000 euros.
Frankfurt's mayor emphasizes the need to improve safety and reduce 'pull-factors' attracting drug users from other cities.
Business leaders stress the initiative's dual purpose: enhancing the neighborhood for residents and ensuring a safer environment for their employees.