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New residential area in Berlin-Lichtenberg: Howoge is planning conversion!
In Lichtenberg, Howoge is planning to convert parking spaces into a new residential area in order to create affordable living space.
New residential area in Berlin-Lichtenberg: Howoge is planning conversion!
In Berlin-Lichtenberg, a new building plan is coming into focus that has the potential to sustainably change the residential landscape. Howoge Wohnungsbaugesellschaft mbH expresses interest in developing a residential project at Gehrenseestrasse 67 to 79. How developmentcity.de According to reports, an area previously used as a parking lot is to be converted into a modern residential area. This project could be based on the successful “Quartier Lilienthal” in Berlin-Mitte, which also offers a combination of apartments and commercial space.
The planned conversion of the site is in the context of the increasing demand for housing in Lichtenberg. The urban area is one of the fastest growing regions in Berlin. Young families in particular are drawn to the neighborhoods around Alt-Hohenschönhausen, Friedrichsfelde and Karlshorst because affordable living space is available here. The good infrastructure with a modernized Gehrenseestraße S-Bahn station as well as shops, daycare centers and schools within walking distance underlines the attractiveness of the location.
Reactions and planning
The Senate Department for Urban Development, Building and Housing has also confirmed its interest in developing the area on Gehrenseestrasse. In addition to the commercial aspects, social housing is also an essential part of the desired development. However, concrete plans for the project are not yet known in detail. Neither the number of planned buildings nor their use or architectural design have yet been published.
In view of the current discussions, it is unclear whether existing parking spaces will have to be made way for the new residential area. However, such considerations are still at an early stage and there is currently no set schedule for the start of construction or completion of the project.
Urban development taking funding programs into account
In the background, urban development is supported by various federal funding programs that have been aimed at creating sustainable structures in urban areas for over 50 years. As on the website bmwsb.bund.de As is highlighted, a total of 790 million euros are available for urban development funding in the 2024 federal budget. These programs particularly aim to stabilize and improve disadvantaged neighborhoods.
The “Sustainable City Centers and Centers” program supports a large number of cities and communities, and projects in Lichtenberg could also specifically benefit. In particular, the consideration of climate protection measures in urban development is currently of great importance and is required in order to meet the challenges of climate change.
Overall, the developments on Gehrenseestrasse are characterized by a comprehensive change that both promotes housing construction and could give new impetus to urban development in Berlin. Decision-makers are required to maintain the balance between the creation of urgently needed housing and the interests of local residents.