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In the heart of Charlottenburg, a corner building at Kantstraße, known for its black facade and two ground-floor restaurants offering Vietnamese and Persian cuisines, is set to be demolished. The building, which also features an unusual black and white scheme in the stairwell, has sparked a heated debate among local residents and politicians.
The planned demolition has raised concerns, with Spokesman for Housing and Building Wolfgang Mahnke expressing his critical view, particularly since Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf is a hotspot for demolitions in the capital. Rüdiger Deißler, the spokesperson for construction and housing for the Left party faction in the district assembly of Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf, shares similar sentiments. He fears that after the demolition and new construction, rents will be demanded that are not affordable for the average population.
The building, despite appearances, appears to be in good condition, with new-looking doors and a doorbell system with a camera. However, the district office welcomes urban development on the property, which will result in the creation of significantly more living space and the ecological upgrading of the property.
The redevelopment plans include a full build-up over the entire building instead of the current staggered height, with the building volume set to be significantly increased. The gross floor area will increase from around 370 square meters to more than 1800 square meters. Currently, only about a third of the plot is built with buildings, but this share is to rise to about two-thirds, according to an information letter from the district office to the urban development committee. The free area has been occupied by a large parking lot in the inner courtyard.
The plans also include the greening of the inner courtyard and an increase in building mass. Tenants, who currently reside on the fourth floor while commercial premises are located in the lower floors, have been informed that they must move out by August 1st.
Local tenant Laura Brücker, who has lived in the building for two years with a fixed-term lease and furnished apartment, is currently packing her belongings to move to Kreuzberg. Each roommate had their own lease, with the cheapest room costing around 450 euros.
The Tenant Werkstatt advocates for a revision of the implementing regulations that contain the provision for a negative certificate. One option for the revision could be to extend the refinancing period for current investments to 20 to 30 years. Deißler believes that the fight isn't just about saving a few apartments but is about principle and affordable housing.
As the debate continues, the future of this unique building on Bleibtreustraße remains uncertain. For those concerned about the potential loss of affordable housing and the character of Charlottenburg's urban landscape, the fight to preserve this building is far from over.
- The demolition of the building on Kantstraße has ignited a disagreement among local residents and politicians, with concerns being raised about potential rent increases and the loss of affordable housing.
- The redevelopment plans for the building include a significant increase in the gross floor area, the greening of the inner courtyard, and the building mass, which has sparked discussions about urban development and affordable housing.
- The Tenant Werkstatt is advocating for a revision of the implementing regulations, suggesting an extension of the refinancing period for current investments to 20 to 30 years, as part of efforts to secure affordable housing.
- Politicians like Wolfgang Mahnke and Rüdiger Deißler, along with tenants and advocacy groups, are engaging in policy-and-legislation discussions regarding the preservation of the building, the general-news landscape of Charlottenburg, and the broader investing and real-estate market trends.
