Violent protests: Residents defend themselves against student dormitories in Moosach!

Violent protests: Residents defend themselves against student dormitories in Moosach!

The mood is simmering in Munich! A controversial construction project is being discussed at Seydlitzstrasse 3: A student dormitory is to be built here, and the residents are anything but enthusiastic. As tz.de reports, numerous citizens expressed their concerns at a meeting of the Moosach district committee (BA) and voiced their displeasure with the plans.

A local resident who described himself as the “main affected person” made it clear that the project would endanger the quality of life of families in the area. Seydlitzstrasse is a typical family-friendly environment with playgrounds and charming semi-detached houses, which he sees at risk from the construction project. The plan is to convert a single-family home into a total of 19 apartments, which raises many questions.

Protests and concerns from residents

The critical voices of local residents are diverse. Seven messages summarizing citizens' concerns were presented at the meeting. Many residents fear, above all, a burden on the infrastructure. Another critic called for a comprehensive review of the political and social aspects of student housing. Citizens are correspondingly concerned about the possible effects on their living environment. The BA informed that a project with eleven residential units was originally planned, much smaller and less problematic.

Another point that fuels the discussion is the classification of the area. Seydlitzstrasse is classified as a general residential area, which basically allows the construction of a student residence. Nevertheless, residents not only see the presence of students as an advantage, but also demand the appropriate framework conditions to maintain the quality of the living environment. Some members of the BA expressed themselves more positively about the construction project and emphasized that students could also bring advantages, for example in the form of a reduced need for parking space.

Political support from local residents

In order to intensify the residents' protest, some citizens have launched a petition against the planned student dormitory. Citizens can cast their votes and express their concerns on the openPetition platform. A call to participate in the district committee meeting on May 19th invites all those who would like to work to maintain a family-friendly living environment. The chairman of the BA, Mr. Wolfgang Kuhn, thanked the supporters of the initiative, especially for sending emails to the local authorities.

The concerns of residents were clearly noted by the district committee. The BA decided unanimously to forward this to the construction department and ask for an examination of the possibilities for influence. Approval of the construction project seems far from certain and resistance remains. The next steps and the outcome of the discussion remain exciting - Munich is watching the developments with great interest!