A new, attractive and innovative urban quarter is to be created on the site of the former Köpenick freight station. In the course of planning, eight interdisciplinary teams are currently working on proposals for the urban design of the area in a two-phase workshop procedure.
Continue reading...Best practice for the approval of power lines at the BNetzA
In the course of the energy transition, the expansion and upgrading of the electricity transmission grid in the north and east of Germany plays a central role. With the publication of the planning approval decisions for the two sections of the Röhrsdorf-Weida-Remptendorf project (No. 14 of the Federal Requirements Plan Act), the approval procedure has …
Continue reading...Workshop Technology Quarter Wedau-Nord in Duisburg
On the occasion of the revision of the urban and open space planning design for the “Wedau-Nord Technology Quarter” as a basis for the subsequent development plan procedure, a workshop organized by Christoph Kohl Stadtplaner Architekten took place at the end of October with GEBAG and representatives of the University of Duisburg-Essen (UDE).
Continue reading...Kick-off New Branitz Baumuniversität
On 19 October 2022, in the presence of Klara Geywitz (Federal Minister for Housing, Urban Development and Construction) and Dr Manja Schüle (Brandenburg’s Minister for Science, Research and Culture), the official starting signal was given for the New Branitz Baumuniversität in Cottbus. The project is part of the federal programme “Adaptation of Urban Spaces to …
Continue reading...Office Outing 2022 – On Deserts and Oases
The annual office outing took us to Cottbus on 02.09.2022. The second-largest city in Brandenburg is well known to us through a variety of projects. Nevertheless, it was time to introduce the entire team to two special places in the city that, more than any other, stand for a radical change in the landscape: Cottbuser …
Continue reading...Lake Parstein – A clear matter?
Lake Parstein, in the north-east of Brandenburg, is one of the few mesotrophic clear-water lakes of high quality in the country. According to the criteria of the EU Water Framework Directive (WFD), it has been in good condition for years. Nevertheless, under rising temperatures and changing precipitation patterns in climate change, the marginal conditions in …
Continue reading...Berlin company run 2022
“Ready, set, go!” As usual, FUGMANN JANOTTA PARTNER started as one of the 724 companies in the running event at the Brandenburg Gate. The 2022 Berlin company run took place for the 20th time.
Continue reading...Photovoltaics – Big potential for sunny prospects
In Brandenburg, the demand for suitable open spaces for photovoltaic systems is increasing. Many municipalities are currently literally overrun with inquiries regarding available areas from interested parties and project developers. This poses an increasing challenge to municipal and city administrations to manage the development in a sensible way and to answer important questions. Are the …
Continue reading...Booklet Municipal Landscape Plan Fürstenwalde | Spree
With the creation of the municipal landscape plan, the city of Fürstenwalde has elaborated its nature conservation concept in a comprehensive set of plans, thus creating a stable framework for biodiversity and sustainable urban development. In addition, the growing city of Fürstenwalde wants to secure its open space potential for the future.
Continue reading...Sand lizards interception on the former recycling yard Vogelsdorf
The interception of sand lizards on the former recycling yard in Fredersdorf-Vogelsdorf, started on May 31, 2022. It is estimated that more than 81,000 tons of old waste are stored on the 13 ha site. Therefore the site, which has lain fallow for 20 years, is currently the largest illegal landfill in Brandenburg.
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