Barßel's big opportunity: Müllerhaus becomes the pearl of the town center!

Barßel's big opportunity: Müllerhaus becomes the pearl of the town center!

Something is happening in the community of Barßel! It is hoped that the decision to expand the urban redevelopment area will not only provide new impetus for the region, but also a breath of fresh air for the dilapidated Müllerhaus and the Marienschule. The initiative, which covers the Barßel ​​town center area, focuses on the areas along Friesoyther Straße and Mühlenweg up to Pestalozzistrasse. The renovation costs for the miller's house, which has been empty for years, are estimated at around one million euros, and here we see an opportunity to create more attractive living conditions.

The proposal for the council decision was strongly supported by the members. Andreas Freesemann, the clerk in particular, lists the urban planning needs and speaks of positive signals that have come from regional authorities and the ministry. Nevertheless, there are also critical voices. Ralph Schröder, the CDU/FDP parliamentary group leader, uses the opportunity to denounce past delays. Freesemann counters these allegations and points out that all measures must be tackled carefully and purposefully.

It depends on the citizens

An important part of urban redevelopment is citizen participation. This elementary principle is legally anchored in urban planning law and offers the population the opportunity to actively participate in the design of their living space. The urban development funding program “Stadtumbau”, which has been actively supported in Germany since 2004, aims to help cities and communities with demographic and economic challenges. In Bavaria, the program was initially launched with 28 municipalities and has now grown to around 106 cities and municipalities.

Some challenges that will be addressed in this framework are the aging of the population and the need not to neglect settlement or infrastructure projects. A look at past developments is crucial for determining new priorities for action, such as improving public space and upgrading buildings that are important in terms of building culture.

Initiatives for a better living environment

The comprehensive projects supported by urban redevelopment are dedicated to various fields of action. For example, they focus not only on inner cities, but also on pre- and post-war housing estates as well as on brownfield sites that need new use. The current measures in Barßel ​​could not only put the Müllerhaus in the right light, but also revitalize the entire town center.

Citizen participation plays a crucial role here, as the numerous examples from other cities and municipalities show. To create a vibrant community, it is important that the population has the opportunity to contribute their ideas and wishes. This means that urban redevelopment is not only a project “from above”, but also “from below” – an important aspect that can sustainably improve the quality of life of all citizens.

In summary, Barßel ​​has the opportunity to make itself even more lively and worth living in. The call for the renovation and revitalization of the old buildings could not only improve the value of the place, but also create new perspectives for the citizens. May there be gradual changes that improve the quality of life!

For more information about the funding program you can visit the following links:
NWZ Online,
StMB Bavaria,
Urban development funding.