Improvement and preservation of the quality of living in the city of Basel, particularly in the Gundeldinger quarter, specifically through the creation and preservation of affordable housing and the creation and preservation of a resident-friendly living environment that takes into account the needs of children, people with disabilities and the elderly. The foundation also contributes to the establishment and operation of neighborhood meeting points, the design of public spaces, measures for a resident-friendly street space and green areas. It can also acquire properties or rights to such properties and make them available for use by third parties.