Urgent renovation for Mehringplatz: Future of the district center secured

Dringende Instandsetzung des Stadtteilzentrums Friedrichstraße 1-3 in Berlin: Mit einem Investitionsbedarf von 26 Millionen Euro soll die Sanierung ab 2025 beginnen, um wichtige soziale Angebote für den Mehringplatz-Kiez zu sichern. Erfahren Sie mehr über die Pläne und Erfordernisse in dieser Pressemitteilung.
Urgent repair of the Friedrichstraße 1-3 district center in Berlin: With an investment requirement of 26 million euros, the renovation should begin in order to secure important social offers for the Mehringplatz-Kiez. Find out more about the plans and requirements in this press release. (Symbolbild/MB)

Urgent renovation for Mehringplatz: Future of the district center secured

Alarm level red for the historic building on Friedrichstrasse 1-3! A need for renovation that amounts to breathtaking 26 million euros forces those responsible to act. The building not only houses an important neighborhood center, but also a youth leisure facility and neighborhood management - indispensable facilities in pulsating life around the Mehringplatz. Action is required here, because without quick measures there is a risk of serious consequences!

Already in August, the Senate Finance Administration approved the application of the district office for approval of Siwa funds of over 1.7 million euros for the most urgent maintenance measures. Preparations for the upcoming renovation work are in full swing! Fixed: the start of the necessary work in spring 2025! Our district is on the brink and urgently needs support!

Who is in the spotlight?

Oliver Nöll, the deputy mayor, tirelessly appeals to the urgency of the renovation: "This place is of great importance! Important for the entire neighborhood community!" He urgently warns that the closure is only postponed, but is not lifted without being included in the country's investment planning in the country's investment planning. The shadows of despair cannot hide how important the social offers are here!

The votes of politics are clear: Andy Hehmke, district councilor for school, sports and facility management, emphasizes that the location is high and will soon lead to the planning of the building construction. "The structural execution takes place in 2025!" He calls out full of zest for action!

a question of the future!

Max Kindler, district councilor for youth, family and health, emphasizes how elementary the children's and youth leisure facility Kantenne is for many young people in the area. Due to their cramped living conditions, children and adolescents often spend their entire time outside of their four walls. "The renovation was postponed far too often - it is indispensable that we are acting now!" He emphasizes.

"We have to do everything we can to secure the offers for children, young people, families and also seniors in the long term," he calls for joint responsibility. It is up to us to set the course for a positive future and save the district center!

Time is pushing, and every delay could bring the end of a significant chapter for people around the Mehringplatz. The pressure is high and the location could not be more critical! Let's secure this valuable contact point before it is too late!

The media contact is available for further information: E-Mail: press@ba-fk.berlin.de , phone: (030) 90298-2843.