Germany will begin the construction of low emission houses for single parents in Stuttgart by 2001.
The low emission houses, which forms parts of the Stuttgart redevelopment programme, are aimed at reducing the incidence of global
warming, reduce the usage of electricity, promote the use of more underground public trains and also make the houses affordable for single
parents to own.
Miss Birgit Thompson, a Community Relations Specialist at Stuttgart, said this to Ghanaian journalists as part of their tour of the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) Headquarters.
She said the project, which is expected to cost between 15 million and 18 million Euros, will be 60 percent emissions efficient and create over 6,000 jobs for artisans in the construction industry.
Ms. Thompson said the German government and the Environmental Protection Agency are funding the housing and redevelopment of Stuttgart project also known as "Century 21".
"Several open areas in the demarcated zone will be planted with trees, ornamental plants while the new houses will be equipped with new and energy efficient equipment to make them simple yet attractive," she said.
Ms. Thompson said the project could take between 15 to 20 years to complete.
From George Naykene GNA Special Correspondent Stuttgart, Germany