Hans Kampffmeyer (1876–1932)

Hans Kampffmeyer (born January 4, 1876, in Cologne; died December 16, 1932, in Potsdam) was a German settlement and housing reformer, urban planner, and politician associated with the socialist movement.

Kampffmeyer studied economics and social sciences. He became involved in the Garden City movement and promoted the concept of decentralized, self-sufficient communities as a solution to urban problems. He believed in the importance of green spaces, affordable housing, and community involvement in planning.

He played a significant role in the development of several settlement projects in Germany, advocating for cooperative housing models and innovative urban planning principles. He held positions in various organizations dedicated to housing reform and urban development.

Kampffmeyer was also politically active, initially with the Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD) and later with the Independent Social Democratic Party of Germany (USPD). He advocated for socialist policies within the context of urban planning and housing. His writings and activism contributed to the development of social housing policies in Germany during the Weimar Republic. He served in public office, contributing to the implementation of housing and planning initiatives at the local and regional levels. He is remembered as a key figure in the German housing reform movement and for his efforts to create socially just and environmentally sustainable urban environments.