Modern neighborhood at the Perlacher Forst: Renovation of the American settlement begins!

Modern neighborhood at the Perlacher Forst: Renovation of the American settlement begins!

At the last meeting of the Obergiesing-Fasangarten district committee, the renovation of the American settlement at Perlacher Forst was discussed in detail. Representatives of the Federal Real Estate Agency (BImA) presented the concrete plans for the future development of the residential area. A high level of interest from residents, many of them tenants, was demonstrated by the large number of participants at this meeting. As the tz According to reports, in the long term an additional 1,000 units will be added to the approximately 1,200 existing apartments in the settlement, which will almost double the living space.

Overall, comprehensive renovation and demolition plans have been finalized. With the aim of creating a modern neighborhood that includes not only apartments, but also daycare centers, care facilities and shops, the plan provides significantly more space for future residents. The planned measures will be divided into three phases: First, the roofs of the existing buildings will be renewed and expanded with dormers, followed by the modernization of the ground and basement floors. In the final phase, the building technology will be completely renovated. Despite these positive prospects, there were also critical voices that loudly emphasized: “This is not family-friendly!” and “We are being lied to!”.

Long-term planning and challenges

The BImA plans to demolish and rebuild a total of 42 buildings once all legal and technical issues have been clarified. A report to check the tree population and pollutant testing is planned. This creates important foundations for the renovation, which will extend over a period of 15 to 20 years. Relocation management is intended to ensure that existing tenants can be relocated within the estate during the renovation, while two new houses are to be built before major work begins.

Resident concerns are an important consideration, particularly in an environment characterized by an acute shortage of housing. According to a study by the “Social Housing” association, more than 550,000 apartments in Germany are behind schedule, which takes into account the growing demands caused by immigration and rising rental prices. Munich has developed into a top city in which the average rent for re-letting is a crisp 20.59 euros per square meter bpb shows.

Criticism of communication

However, the BImA's plans are not without criticism. There were already concerns in the city council, particularly regarding communication with the agency. The uncertainty that remains with tenants, in addition to complex approval processes, raises questions. The city council's planning committee has passed a resolution to initiate the approval process, but it is noted that it could be several years before construction can actually begin. This opportunity highlights the challenges of the housing market, which urgently needs a quick solution.

The developments in the Perlacher Forest and the challenges on the housing market show once again how important well-planned housing construction is. In the long term, the renovation of the American settlement could represent a small but nice step in the right direction - provided that the residents' concerns are taken seriously and the bureaucratic hurdles are quickly overcome.