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Euskirchen: Demolition of the renovation project - new building for 1.1 million euros!
Mayor Reichelt announces the demolition of a building in Euskirchen, followed by a new building for barrier-free apartments.
Euskirchen: Demolition of the renovation project - new building for 1.1 million euros!
Mayor Sacha Reichelt has launched an important project in Euskirchen. On Monday, the demolition of a badly damaged building at Wilhelmstrasse 16 was symbolically initiated with a sledgehammer. The building became known for its eye-catching billboard with the slogan “Jesus Lives”. For the city, the demolition represents not only the removal of an eyesore, but also a step into a new era, as the building has been empty for decades and was severely damaged by the flood disaster in 2021. This damage made renovation impossible, which is why the city acquired the property in 2021 and now acts as the majority shareholder of Euskirchener Baugesellschaft (Eugebau).
New building for the future
The planned new building, which is to follow the rubble of the old building, provides for a modern apartment building with three barrier-free apartments. Architect Adam Fray has created an attractive design that includes three full floors and a staggered floor. The ground floor will be used as a replacement basement in the future, while a chic inner courtyard with small tenant gardens will offer future tenants a place of peace. According to the plans, the new apartments, each measuring between 52 and 60 square meters, will be offered at a “price-dampening rent level” – good news for anyone looking for affordable housing. Completion of the new building is targeted for mid-2027 and construction costs are estimated at around 1.1 million euros.
The city also has plans to make the city walls visible again, which will not only increase the attractiveness of the area but also bring back a historical aspect.
Historical traces
Despite all the progress, the history of the building should not be forgotten. The building once housed a horse shop that was run by the Jewish Schwarz family in 1938. The Blacks inevitably had to flee to South Africa, like many other Jewish citizens who fled the Second World War - a total of around 5,500 people found a new living space in South Africa at that time. It is therefore to be hoped that the new building not only creates modern living space, but can also serve as a place of remembrance.
Eugebau is already planning further projects, including in the parking lot next to the “Porto Bello” discotheque. It will be exciting to see how the urban transformation in Euskirchen continues to develop.
The developments are of great interest not only for the city, but also for the residents, as there are many exciting changes coming that will have a lasting impact on the cityscape and life in Euskirchen. So anyone who wants to take a look at the future of Euskirchen should always keep an eye on developments in the coming years.