Save Old Utting! Cult places in Munich are on the verge of extinction
Munich is facing challenges: Alte Utting and signalman Thiel are fighting for longer usage rights. Planning for cultural venues necessary.

Save Old Utting! Cult places in Munich are on the verge of extinction
What's new in Munich? Concerns about some of the city's most popular cultural institutions, such as the Alte Utting and the railway guard Thiel, have been a topic of conversation in recent days. Operator Daniel Hahn addressed the public and reported on the challenges associated with the expiry of the usage rights in 2027. In a conversation with the Mercury He expressed the desire for long-term contracts to enable better planning for the future. This is urgently needed, especially in view of the unique alternative scene that has developed at the former cattle yard since 2015.
Hahn receives support from city councilors from various parties, such as the Greens, the Pink List and Volt. These are open to cultural uses in the new area from the cattle yard to the wholesale market. They also demand that cultural places be included in planning processes at an early stage in order to ensure their preservation. David Süß from the Green Party emphasized that many clubs in Europe have to close due to a lack of space, which is why it is all the more important to preserve Munich's cultural diversity in the future.
The situation is further complicated by the withdrawal of an investor. The city now has to rethink the development of the wholesale market area. There are proposals for a mixed neighborhood that combines living, working, leisure and culture. The entire slaughterhouse and cattle yard area should be included in the planning.
The question also arises: How will the energy supply in these new projects be ensured in the future? More and more people are considering a sustainable lifestyle. One approach that is currently very popular is off-grid solar systems. The required battery capacity is determined based on daily energy consumption, such as 10 kWh per day. For this type of energy supply, precise calculations and planning are essential, for example taking into account inefficiencies and seasonal variations such as those found in... old store be explained.
These developments are not only important for maintaining Munich's cultural identity, but also for the city's sustainable future. The preservation of the “Alte Utting” and the “Bahnwarter Thiel” could therefore not only play a role for the cultural landscape, but also for the way Munich residents and visitors experience their city in the future.
The discussion has opened and it will be exciting to see how the plans and demands will develop in the coming months. One thing is certain: Munich culture needs space to grow and thrive.