You can enjoy a great view of Cologne from the upper floors of the old district building in Hürth. That is probably the friendliest thing you can say about the dreary, purpose-built ensemble of 70s in the center of Hürth.
Architecturally, the property is not a highlight, the buildings were not built for other uses than administration. The district left the Hürthers a mortgage. The owners are having a hard time finding good tenants for the deep rooms along long, dark hallways. An empty scrap property is the last thing the city needs at this point.
Hürth: The district house area is probably one of the most difficult construction sites
After all, in the town hall one dreams of being able to create a town center for Hermülheim after the bypass road has been opened and to significantly increase the quality of life. The district house area could become an important piece of the mosaic, but it is probably one of the most difficult construction sites.
Because the city has little direct influence on what happens on the site opposite the council and community center. It can plan and prescribe what may be built there in the future. It can also prevent land and real estate from being sold to third parties. However, the city cannot oblige any of the owners to demolish and rebuild.
Therefore, it is now important to get the different owners around the table and to find a compromise between their economic interests and the urban planning ideas of the city. We wish the negotiations a success. Not just from an urban planning perspective. But also because living space is urgently needed in Hürth.
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