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Sonnenstein is blossoming: modernization of the Varkausring 1a high-rise!
Pirna Municipal Housing Company is modernizing the Varkausring 1a high-rise on Sonnenstein to create better housing options.
Sonnenstein is blossoming: modernization of the Varkausring 1a high-rise!
In a welcome turn for the city of Pirna, the high-rise building at Varkausring 1a on Sonnenstein is undergoing extensive modernization. As the Saxon reports, the focus of the Pirna Municipal Housing Association (WGP) is on creating larger apartments in order to appeal to new target groups. A sum in the double-digit million range is being invested in the renovation, a clear expression of the efforts to increase the quality of living in the region.
The Sonnenstein residential area was once home to five high-rise buildings, each extending over 17 floors. However, historically, vacancy has been a big issue: the high-rise at Remscheider Straße 3a was demolished in 2006/2007 due to a high vacancy rate. The future of the Varkausring 2a high-rise is also uncertain, considering the alarming 138 empty out of 202 apartments.
According to current forecasts, Varkausring 2a is expected to be demolished by 2026 as it is no longer considered marketable.
A look at digital transformation
The focus of the real estate industry has changed significantly in recent years, which is mainly due to digitalization. A report on Teichmann IT highlights the term Property Technology (PropTech), which is characterized by the emergence of online platforms and intelligent building technology. However, these developments also bring with them new challenges: networking opens the door to cyber risks. In the real estate industry, where a large amount of data and sensitive information is managed, companies are increasingly exposed to attacks.
From social engineering to ransomware to supply chain attacks, the range of threats facing real estate companies is wide. The IT Security Act and the Cyber Resilience Act now require comprehensive security structures to counteract the flood of online attacks. Close collaboration between IT, legal and management is recommended to optimize protection.
Cyber risks in the PropTech sector
PropTech start-ups in particular, which often neglect security aspects in the rush for growth, must become aware of the impending dangers. The World Game Protection highlights that a sound cybersecurity strategy is of utmost relevance for companies in the casino industry. Security issues such as data management and dealing with cyber threats are also essential for the real estate industry.
Companies are encouraged to take proactive measures to protect their data and systems. Employee training, development of emergency plans and regular security audits are essential to minimize human errors and security gaps. Digital transformation may be a source of risk, but it also offers opportunities for greater efficiency and innovation in the industry.
Overall, it is clear: Pirna shows that the course for the future is also being set in connection with the renovation of living space. At the same time, digital developments are calling on players in the real estate industry to rethink and adapt their security precautions in order to survive in the digital age.