New building in Prenzlau: barrier -free apartments in the heart of the city!

New building in Prenzlau: barrier -free apartments in the heart of the city!

Friedrichstraße, 17291 Prenzlau, Deutschland - in the heart of Prenzlau there are big changes. The demolition of the former drugstore Brandt in Friedrichstrasse, which is scheduled to take place in spring, is the first step towards a new living concept. Christoph Göths, the head of construction management at Wohnbau GmbH Prenzlau, explains that the dismantling of the old drugstore is necessary for reasons of security, since the steel beams are rusty. Mayor Hendrik Sommer shows understanding for the emotional ties that many older Prenzlauer hits the building.

The plans for the new building not only provide for an optical upgrading from the northern entrance area to Friedrichstrasse, but also offer urgently needed living space. The building designed by the Schwedter engineering office "Prüfer & Wilke" will include four floors and offer space for six apartments and practice rooms on the ground floor. Three two-room apartments with 56 m² each and three three-room apartments with 73 m² are planned. All units are designed barrier -free and equipped with modern bathrooms, storage rooms and loggias. In addition, a connection to the district heating network and a parking space for each apartment is provided.

overall package with added value

Special attention is paid to integration into the environment. The planner Martin Wilke attaches great importance to creating a modern building with historical covers. This also includes a public green area with a sparkling stone, benches and a sidewalk to the B198. The draft is currently in the detailed training, with a start of construction that is still uncertain due to increased construction costs and legal requirements.

But that's just one of several projects that Wohnbau GmbH currently has in the pipeline. Managing Director René Stüpmann points out the need to promote the development of cheap building money in order to implement the projects. Current rental prices for newly built apartments could be between 20 and 25 euros per square meter, which is perceived as problematic in the currently tense situation in the region. In comparison, the average cold rental price in Wohnbau GmbH inventory is a total of six euros per square meter. It is obvious that there is a discrepancy that must be observed.

support from the community

Wohnbau GmbH is the largest landlord in Prenzlau and has a stock of around 3,700 apartments that are rented at fair prices. A personal contact person is available for each tenant, available around the clock via the online service Friedrich, both via web and by app. This municipal housing association plays a crucial role in providing affordable living space and urban development. In Germany there are around 2.3 million apartments in municipal hands, which is about 10% of the total rental apartment.

In view of the challenges on the housing market - including the lack of affordable living space and the fulfillment of energetic requirements according to climate goals - the new building is urgently needed. The provision of suitable apartments for various population groups remains an essential task for cities and municipalities. An active housing market policy that also includes the mobilization of building land and urban planning concepts is the key to solving these problems.

The developments in Prenzlau could thus serve as a model for other communities and show how municipal housing companies can contribute to improving the living situation. The challenge remains to create an affordable living environment even with increasing costs. Stay Tuned, Prenetz! For further details on the ongoing projects, a look at the website of the Wohnbau GmbH Prenzlau or other reports on Bundesbaublatt to keep an eye on developments in the area of ​​municipal housing.