Conversion of the horse market: tax money or improvement in quality of life?

Conversion of the horse market: tax money or improvement in quality of life?

The plans for the redesign of the Oldenburg horse market ensure heated debates! While the city administration speaks of a necessary upgrading, many citizens see the drastic changes as a waste of money. A recently published "Schwarzbuch" of the Federation of Taxpayers could soon present Oldenburg as a deterrent example of the waste of tax money!

The redesign requires massive and costly construction work to create just 1000 square meters of green space - this corresponds to the size of a family home that could cost around 500,000 euros. Critics fear that the already tense traffic situation in the city center will be further tightened by the renovation. Parking spaces are to be painted and saved lanes, while traffic should flow through the redesigned zone with 30 kilometers per hour. That sounds like a recipe for traffic jams and increasing emissions!

massive costs and long construction times

The renovation work could take years and paralyze the city center for a long time. The financial effort is estimated at millions, while the question of the actual benefits of the redesign is in the room. Instead of a lively and inviting area, many fear that only one barren green area with few trees and shrubs will be created.

Citizens like Reinhard Hanke and Alexander Hartmann say that the quality of life in the city could suffer from the planned measures. "The quality of stay counts and not accessibility by car!" Emphasizes Hanke. Hartmann adds that traffic -calmed roads can even lead to doing business better because they are more pleasant for pedestrians. The discussion about the horse market is not only a question of urban planning, but also affects the hearts of the Oldenburg!