Burscheid in criticism: New shopping center could ruin city!

Burscheid in criticism: New shopping center could ruin city!

in the city of Burscheid, known for her active discussions about urban development, Dr. Karl Ulrich Voss brought in an interesting suggestion. The committed lawyer wants to have a data sheet created that brings together important information about the city such as population numbers, finance and environmental aspects. "It is easier to argue on fact -based basis," said Voss during the last council meeting. He sees this data sheet as a possible tool in order to offer the citizens and the city administration a better decision -making basis for future planning. He mentions a publication from Leverkusen as an example, which should be presented with comprehensive data on urban development and should therefore be discussed. The mayor Dirk Runge said cautiously, but also emphasized that a detailed examination of the effort was necessary to clarify the necessary use of town hall staff.

criticism of the "new center"

At the same time, Voss looks critically at the planned “Neue Mitte” shopping center on Montanusstrasse. In his opinion, the project will bring more problems than solutions. In an expert opinion on retail it was found that Burscheid already has an above -average number of retail surfaces, which leads to an oversupply. When introducing new businesses, Voss does not expect new customers from the area. Instead, the construction, which is intended as a measure to improve urban offer, could put existing trade in the shade. In particular, the hoped -for sales increases could be undermined by the unfavorable location of the new marketplace and the tense competitive situation, as Voss made clear in his explanations.

In addition, Voss also warns of ecological disadvantages of the new construction project. The large building could negatively influence the city climate and lead to the formation of a "heat island". He also critically looks at the planned ramp to the Balkan route. Here he calls for a revision of the plans, since the slope of ten percent for cyclists and pedestrians is assessed as too steep. This comprehensive criticism of the "Neue Mitte" was formally submitted by Voss and could result in far-reaching discussions in the city council, as ksta.de

voss' efforts to advance both the data sheet and the arguments against the "new center" indicate an active political dialogue in Burscheid, which includes both facts based on facts and critical reviews of new projects, as well as rga.de reported.