Post branch in Stolzenau is moving: New location in Rewe from July 29th!

Post branch in Stolzenau is moving: New location in Rewe from July 29th!

Stolzenau, Deutschland - In Stolzenau, an exciting change indicates: the traditional post office will move and will receive a new location in the Rewe supermarket. This move from the previous location at the Lehmkuhl household goods store takes place with an opening on July 29, as the Die Harke reported. The construction work is already underway and the communication infrastructure is finalized until the opening. Thomas Lehmkuhl, the operator of the previous branch, will work as an employee in the new facility.

The new post office is placed in the front area of the REWE and offers extended opening times: From July 29, postal services will be available from Monday to Saturday between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. This is a big improvement because the current location remains closed on Wednesdays and Saturdays in the afternoon. In addition, the new branch is barrier -free, which will benefit many citizens: inside.

concerns about urban development

The move is not possible without controversy. Many citizens have expressed concerns, in particular with regard to the demolition of several older buildings, including the former post, the local museum and the Sparkasse building. In the early participation phase for planning, a total of 44 statements were made, as the [Samtgemeinde Mittelweser informed] (https://www.sg-mittelweser.de/portal/pressespiegel/stolzenau-benken- against-rewe-neubau--neubau-- newbau-- newbau--- new building). The citizens fear not only the preservation of the historical cityscape, but also for possible negative effects on purchasing power and local infrastructure.

The administrative committee will be advised on August 21 in the non -public meeting on the statements received, and the local council could take a statute decision on September 11th. A central concern of the citizens is the desire to receive the existing facades on the Allee street. The municipality points out that the affected buildings are privately owned and there are no legal options for maintaining, which is due to resentment among the residents.

urban development and citizen participation

In all of these developments, the topic of citizen participation plays a crucial role. The term denotes the communication involved between the citizens: inside and the municipality, often in the form of consultations, to ensure that local concerns are taken into account in the planning process. However, there is also criticism that citizens are often involved too late in the process-a phenomenon known as "participation paradox", and what the civil society reports. This indicates that advanced urban development should not only reflect the structural infrastructure, but also the social needs of the population.

With all these aspects, the Stolzenau case becomes an exciting example of the balancing act between progress and tradition, between needs of citizens and the economic necessities that urban development brings. It remains to be seen how the discussion about the new REWE and the associated changes will develop.