Wismar departed: A new center is being built on Schweriner Straße!

Wismar departed: A new center is being built on Schweriner Straße!

The Hanseatic city of Wismar is currently a setting for exciting developments. On March 1, 2024, the transformation of the former "Hevag site" on Schweriner Strasse was in full swing. Originally known as a contaminated "problem area", it is now on the way to becoming an attractive "fillet piece" with the new "Drewespark". On an area of ​​14,000 sqm, local suppliers, service providers, shops and gastronomy are to open here until summer 2024, such as wismar.fm reported. But the progress has remained behind the schedule, which is concerned.

tragic loss and important actions

On March 5, 2024, the news of the sudden death of the CEO of Sparkasse Mecklenburg-Nordwest, Manuel Krastel, shocked the public. He died unexpectedly shortly after his 60th birthday and leaves a gap that will be noticeable after more than 30 years of engagement in various functions at Sparkasse. However, such tragic events in Wismar would not arouse the only concern of the citizens. On March 26th there was a massive power failure that paralyzed almost the entire city. The causes were disorders in the upstream 110 kV network of E.DIS Netz GmbH, which also affected large parts of Northwest Mecklenburg. Fortunately, the power supply in Wismar was restored within about 15 minutes, as Wismar.fm also reported.

In the middle of these challenges, cultural life in Wismar remains active. On March 9, the 21st Wismar Heringenstage took place, organized by the Hanseatic Köche Club Wismarbucht, a popular event for the locals. In addition, on March 23, the city invited to participate in the worldwide "Earth Hour" to set an example for climate protection. The cultural exchange is also recognized: Minister of Culture Bettina Martin emphasized the importance of school newspapers that promote communication and tolerance among younger generations, while at the same time awarded the winners of the 2024 school newspaper competition. All of this creates a living picture of Wismar, despite the recent challenges.

The archaeological discoveries at the Poeler Tor, which illuminate 500 years of the Reformation and Citizenship in Wismar, also show how complex the history of this city is. With this, Wismar not only combines current challenges, but also a rich history that is constantly creating new space for discoveries and cultural education, as is indicated in the Wismar articles Zeitreise-wismar.de .