Standstill in Opladen: Old town hall and bunker area in a slanted position!

Standstill in Opladen: Old town hall and bunker area in a slanted position!

The city of Leverkusen is facing major challenges in developing its unused properties in Opladen. A central issue is the bunker parking lot and the old town hall, which have been discussed publicly for months. The Leverkusen CDU is emphatically calling for a search for investors in order to create new perspectives for these areas. Loud Radio Leverkusen The city administration is already working on an overview of the rules for a possible conversion of the bunker parking lot.

This area, which currently contains a parking lot, offers potential for new use. One possible idea is to build a market hall, which could help keep traffic out of the pedestrian zone. Once the overview of rules has been completed, an expression of interest process will be initiated to attract suitable investors.

Standstill at the old town hall

In contrast to this are the developments at the old town hall. There is a standstill here because the building is heavily infested with mold in the basement, which makes it necessary to demolish the dilapidated structure in order to make the area usable again. Unfortunately, there is currently no contact with the Chinese owner of the property, which further complicates the situation.

The city administration should exert more pressure to make progress, but there are currently no concrete plans for the future of the city hall. The discussion about building over the bunker on Bahnhofstrasse, which has been going on since 2013, is getting louder Cologne City Gazette is expected to continue for several years.

Construction delays and lack of funds

These construction delays must also be seen in connection with the need for alternative uses of the bunker area to only be possible once the planned parking spaces in the station district have been built and usable. According to city planning, existing parking areas and garages cannot be eliminated without replacement, which further inhibits development.

Cube Real Estate, the company responsible for the development, is currently adapting the construction plans to new targets. Unfortunately, the city cannot provide any funding for the construction project. This means that the project would have to be financed from the city's own budget. This leads to the assessment that no further planning for Bahnhofstrasse is to be expected before 2023.

The situation in Opladen therefore remains tense while the city administration and policy makers try to find solutions for the use of these valuable properties. The hope for a positive turnaround depends heavily on the willingness of investors and the financial support of the city.