New life for Rochdale and Catterick barracks: plans are certain!

New life for Rochdale and Catterick barracks: plans are certain!

The Catterick and Rochdale barracks on the Oldentruper and Detmolder Straße in Bielefeld have stopped their military operation since the beginning of 2020. These military facilities, which served as bases of the Bundeswehr for many years, are now facing a new era of use. After intensive and lengthy discussions, it is finally clear how these areas should be used in the future.

in an information event that takes place on the afternoon of October 21, the city of Bielefeld, the Federal Agency of Real Estate and the Federal Police training center want to inform the public in detail about the plans. This presentation will be an important opportunity to grant interested insights into the future developments on the site and to clarify questions.

new way for unused areas

The silent withdrawal of the Bundeswehr from the former barracks has more than just marked the end of an era; It also opens the door and gate for new ideas and concepts to use the valuable space sustainably. The emergence of new projects on the site could bring both economic and social impulses for the region. There are various options available that range from leisure and recreational offers to living and commercial space.

The event aims to convey the visions of the actors involved and to take public concerns or suggestions. Because the conversion of such significant areas has often sparked controversial discussions in the past, and it remains to be seen whether the citizens will raise their voice again this time.

The city of Bielefeld has emphasized several times in recent years that the change of perspective towards civilian uses of these properties is of great importance. The aim is to transform the former military areas into living city quarters and maximize their value for society.

In order to make the plans transparently, it is expected that those responsible are presenting certain objectives and time frames during the information event. This also includes a detailed explanation of the planned measures and the inclusion of the citizens in order to promote general interest and participation.

In addition, the decision to use these areas could have a positive impact on Bielefeld's cityscape and contribute to an upgrading of the entire environment. However, the exact way of using it remains to be seen as to show the upcoming event.

For more information about the course and the content of the information event, reference is made to reporting, according to information from www.radiobielefeld.de .