Selling the Kölsch brewery area in Mülheim burst-what now?

Selling the Kölsch brewery area in Mülheim burst-what now?

Bergisch Gladbacher Straße, 51063 Köln, Deutschland - On the former site of the traditional brewery "House Kölscher Braustradition" on Bergisch Gladbacher Straße in Mülheim, an exciting chapter has ended. The agreement between Cube Real Estate and the Radeberger Group, which was concluded in August 2021, has been reversed, as ksta.de. The exact reasons for this decision are still unclear, but while Radeberger does not pursue a further development plan, the site stands still.

The 3.5 hectare property, which was used for Kölsch production for 131 years, is to remain unused since January 2022. District Mayor of Mülheim is disappointed with the unused industrial wasteland, especially since the urban development committee had only changed a development plan in September 2023 to enable the development of the area. 222 apartments were planned, including 67 with cheap rent, as well as extensive commercial space and leisure activities.

planned city district

Cube Real Estate originally made large plans: a mixed city district was to be created under the name "Brauwerk", which was to include a total investment of around 400 million euros. In addition to living space, offices, gastronomic offers and a daycare center for 100 children should also be created in this new quarter, explains [Cube-Real.estate] (https://cube-real.estate/cube-real-estate- design-zukun-des-brauerei-arts-in-koeln-muelheim/). However, this vision has faltered through the current development.

The large area offers many options that have already been recognized by the city planners. The city performed the site as an "island location" in a residential area and emphasized the need for new living space and business areas. The Radeberger Group, which the brewery owned, had already announced in 2019 to move production to Feldkassel, while the brand names Sion, Guilds and Co. have been filled in another region since then.

sustainability in focus

Special attention also wants to pay Cube Real Estate on sustainability. The draft provides for continuing to use existing structures and thus protecting material resources and reducing CO₂ emissions. Among other things, new roof openings in wooden construction and a targeted greening of the facades are planned, which should not only improve the microclimate, but also counteract air pollution, as in Koeln.business.

With such innovative approaches, the project could not only create living space, but also make a valuable contribution to urban compression and at the same time to protect climate protection. The close dialogue with politics and neighborhood is also a central concern to promote acceptance for the renovation and redesign of the area.

The reversal of the sale, however, has shown that there is initially uncertainty here, while the city and urban development hope for a new concept. It remains to be seen how this valuable piece of Cologne continues - perhaps with a new buyer who takes up and implement the potential of this "island location". The area undoubtedly has a lot to offer.