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Kiel sees light at the end of the tunnel: Bundeswehr wants MFG5 site back!
The Bundeswehr plans to buy back the MFG5 site in Kiel in order to combine urban developments and military presence.
Kiel sees light at the end of the tunnel: Bundeswehr wants MFG5 site back!
Something is happening in Kiel! The plans for the former MFG5 site, once home to naval aviation, are taking an unexpected turn. What exactly happened? The Bundeswehr is seriously interested in buying back this area, which presents the city of Kiel with a tricky situation. Mayor Ulf Kampf (SPD) is pushing for a compromise that takes both military needs and urban planning ambitions into account. The situation could develop even more interestingly: the first talks between the city and the Bundeswehr are scheduled to take place at the beginning of September in order to clarify the various interests. NDR reports that...
At the moment, the planned construction of a new residential area with around 2,000 apartments on the MFG5 site appears to have been stopped. The reason for the standstill is the lack of a new location for the barrel yard. A move to the Plushow Harbor was considered unrealistic, which puts the city in a quandary. Some people could see the Navy's desire to get the site back as an opportunity for a fresh start - at least that is the assessment of the CDU, which supports the buyback. It is important to the SPD that a balance is found so that both the military presence and the urgently needed urban development can be promoted. KielAktuell reports that…
The value of the land
The MFG5 site extends over an impressive 92 hectares and is partly owned by the city of Kiel. A tempting area for city planners who want to launch the largest urban development funding project in Schleswig-Holstein. In addition to living space, commercial properties and recreational areas are also planned. But the return of the Bundeswehr to this area could thwart the plans. The SSW expresses concerns about the value of the site and the resources already invested in the urban development projects. SHZ reports that…
On the city side, the Greens are still in the discovery phase and have not yet commented on this issue. While the left-wing faction vehemently rejects the desire for a buyback and points out the need for affordable housing, it also warns of the danger of losing money that has already been invested. A sale of the site could also have an impact on urban development funding, as repayment is on the cards.
What's next?
The Navy's interest in reactivating the barracks in Boostedt near Neumünster underlines the strategic importance of the region for the Bundeswehr. Nevertheless, urban development remains very important to Kampfer. He emphasizes that he is sticking to the city's plans, but at the same time is ready to include military requirements in the dialogue. The start of these discussions is September, a time that many in Kiel are preparing for. This will show whether an agreement is possible and what the future of the MFG5 site will ultimately look like.