A new start for Sonneberg's Herko site: citizen participation required!

A new start for Sonneberg's Herko site: citizen participation required!

Something is happening in the heart of Sonneberg's old town! The city administration has very clear plans for the Herko site, an area that has been disused in recent years. According to a report by the insuedthueringen.de The city plans to build between 30 and 40 single-family homes on the site. But where is the investor who will put these plans into action? So far nothing has happened in this regard and there hasn't been much movement on the site in the last two years.

The Herko site could not only breathe new housing into the city, but also new life. Since 1990, Sonneberg has been able to establish itself as a central location in Germany, known as the heart of toy production. Up to 40% of global toy production used to originate here. Even though some large companies have closed, there are still numerous handcraft-oriented toy producers who are revitalizing the local industry. The city would like to further promote this trend, particularly through projects such as the Sonneberg-Föritz intermunicipal industrial area, which offers convenient connections to federal highway 89, as on umbaustadt.de is to be read.

Initiate development plans

Sonneberg's urban planning department is already working on further measures to promote the development of the city center and revitalize unused areas. The Herko site is currently considered part of the development plan no. 69/20, as shown on sonneberg.de is mentioned. Building concepts are being worked on as part of city initiatives to ensure that residents' needs are listened to. Citizen participation is at the top of the agenda, because the opinions and wishes of residents are essential for shaping the city.

But the projects are not limited to the Herko site. Sonneberg also has plans for the former freight yard area and the construction site of the former Woolworth department store. The city should not only create living space, but also promote a lively city center. A look into the future shows that an average of 25 new residential units have been built per year over the last ten years. An increase of 475 additional residential units is expected in the coming years, which could enrich the city enormously.

Overall, there are many exciting developments coming up and Sonneberg has the potential to further consolidate its status as an attractive residential and commercial location. However, there is still a long way to go to implement the plans and citizens are invited to take an active part in shaping their city. It remains to be hoped that an investor will soon be found to make the ideas for the Herko site a reality. The people of Sonneberg can be excited to see what happens next!