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Wittmund is planning a new building in an unsightly inner city area!
In Wittmund, a building application is being prepared for a new residential and commercial complex in the city center in order to remove an "eyesore".
Wittmund is planning a new building in an unsightly inner city area!
Something is finally happening in Wittmund's city center: After a long wait, a building application will soon be submitted for an area that was previously described as an "eyesore". How nwzonline reports, Mayor Rolf Claussen (independent) announced that all important documents are ready for the investor Lennart Gerstmeier from Aurich.
The planned residential and building complex is to be built on the corner of Drostenstrasse and Burgstrasse, directly opposite the Volksbank. This area has remained unused since a previous building was demolished at the end of 2022 and provided plenty of conversation among Wittmund's citizens. The original construction project was scheduled for mid-2024, but was delayed due to a lack of a static report.
Approval process and citizen interest
The structural report was submitted on May 9, 2023, but the application had to be prepared digitally due to changes in the approval process. The first building permit, which was issued in October 2023, expired because the report took too long to arrive. Claußen is now optimistic that the application will soon be received by the responsible district administration. The area is temporarily mowed to improve the overgrown appearance - after all, they want an attractive image for the city center.
The newly planned complex is expected to offer eight apartments and one or two commercial spaces. Not only could this create much-needed housing, but it could also boost the local economy. The previous demolition was delayed due to monument protection requirements, which irritated some citizens and caused discontent.
Digital transformation in administration
In this context, urban planning is of great importance in order to meet the different needs of citizens in the city. This includes not only residential construction, but also commercial and industrial areas, as well as green spaces and traffic facilities. The aim is to create a livable and functional environment that is also prepared for future requirements, such as velbert.de explained.
The current situation in Wittmund's city center is a good example of how urban development, citizen interest and modern administration can go hand in hand. It will be exciting to see how the plans develop in the coming months and what further impetus will be provided for the location.