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Cologne is on the move: Deutzer Hafen is becoming a modern city district!
Development of the Deutzer Hafen in Cologne: Investments, new districts and sustainability concepts shape the future of the city.
Cologne is on the move: Deutzer Hafen is becoming a modern city district!
Something is happening in Cologne, especially in the Deutz harbor! This is where the development of the former industrial area is really picking up speed. The area will be transformed into a lively urban district that will offer both living and working environments for around 6,900 people and around 6,000 jobs. Various amenities such as daycare centers, a primary school and numerous restaurants, cultural and leisure activities are firmly planned. These comprehensive plans are a response to the demand for more urban life on the Rhine, as iz.de reports.
Manfred Janssen from Cologne Business emphasizes that the current economic upswing in the city enables an interesting mix of industries, despite a difficult geopolitical situation. At the same time, the office vacancy rate in Cologne is at a remarkably low level, which shows that the local economy is flourishing and is constantly attracting new investors.
The vision for the Deutz harbor
The Deutz harbor will not only become a place to live and work, but also the pulsating heart of the city. The conversion of the area will begin in the 2020s and 2030s. In order to preserve the character and history of the port, for example, the conversion of listed mill buildings to act as architectural landmarks will be preserved. The entire planning follows a holistic sustainability concept, which was awarded a platinum certificate by the German Sustainable Building Council (DGNB) in the summer of 2020, as stadtwerke-koeln.de explains.
A balanced transport concept promotes pedestrian and cyclist-friendly mobility, which takes into account increasing demands for environmentally friendly lifestyles. Two new bridges over the harbor basin will also help improve accessibility to the district. The Cologne City Council approved the first partial development plan for the planned area in September 2023.
Long-term perspective and challenges
The vision for the new city district also includes continuous monitoring and adjustment options by external auditors. This shows that the city of Cologne has a serious interest in promoting socially, economically and ecologically sustainable development. Even if the current economic situation is tense, everything indicates that Cologne is on the right track. According to stadt-koeln.de, monthly information events are offered where those interested can find out more about the exciting future of the Deutzer Hafen.
The infrastructural development, which takes place in collaboration between the city of Cologne, the municipal utilities and the company moderne stadt, is supported by a development agreement. This includes the creation of open spaces and necessary infrastructure that should increase the quality of life of future residents and workers.
The exciting history and promising future of the Port of Deutz are in the air. So now it's time to stick with it and actively help shape it! Whether on your next walk along the Rhine or at one of the information evenings - the developments are definitely worth a visit!