New city quarter on Rappenweg: 2,700 apartments for Munich!

New city quarter on Rappenweg: 2,700 apartments for Munich!

The eastern part of Munich will soon have a new, lively district. On Rappenweg, on the city limits, the city council gave the majority green light for the development of a new district on October 8th. Between 2,000 and 2,700 apartments as well as various commercial areas are planned, which are to be realized on over 25 hectares. This decision is not only a ray of hope for the tense housing market, but also offers great opportunities for the entire region. The developments on Rappenweg are part of efforts to combat the housing shortage in Munich. The CSU and SPD see the project as a major benefit for the district, while the chairman of the district committee, Stefan Ziegler (CSU), is calling for rapid implementation.

The planned city quarter should not only create living space, but also provide space for social facilities, restaurants and targeted craft businesses. A central square, green and open spaces are also part of the design. The integration of local recreation and attractive public transport connections round off the offer. Local transport links, which have been neglected since the 1960s, are also under scrutiny. Plans are in progress for a new S-Bahn stop and a feasibility study on access roads. The need to ensure school supplies - especially a primary school - was also recognized. An amendment from the SPD calls for school route safety to be taken into account at an early stage.

Hurdles and challenges

However, the development of the Rappenweg also faces challenges. There are numerous discussions about possible contaminated sites in the soil that need to be clarified before construction begins. The local district committee (BA) has not yet been able to take a clear position - the vote resulted in a deadlock of 10 to 10, which means that no official statement could be sent to the city council.

The planned construction method is also controversial: The Green parliamentary group has expressed concerns about the building heights and social housing security and rejected the key data. The CSU and SPD favor a “loosened up” development with a maximum of four to eight floors in order to ensure a good quality of living.

The City Council will revisit the project at its next meeting, scheduled for Oct. 1. It remains exciting to see how the situation around the new quarter will develop. The foundation for a new district has been laid - now the next steps, including the review process and public involvement, are crucial.

The new construction activities in Munich are an important topic as they can make a significant contribution to solving the housing shortage. The construction activity statistics also show that approved construction projects are intended to create new space on the housing market. With the right sense of urban development, the Rappenweg district could actually become a showcase project for growth and a new quality of life; There’s something going on for the people of Munich!