Cologne-Ehrenfeld Protects Its Club Culture: Now Get Involved in the Planning

Securing Club Culture: Cologne-Ehrenfeld Invites Public Participation

The city of Cologne is publishing the draft for the 254th amendment to the land use plan for the area of Lichtstraße and Ehrenfeldgürtel. Citizens can inform themselves about the planning, view the documents, and submit a statement.

Planning with Significance for the Cologne Club Scene

The focus is on the legal safeguarding of existing clubs in Cologne-Ehrenfeld. The city aims to counteract further displacement mechanisms and to consider culturally shaped uses in the district in the long term. For this purpose, the areas with existing clubs will be represented as mixed-use areas in the land use plan.

Insight into the Urban Development Concept

The approximately 16-hectare amendment area is located between Subbelrather Straße, Ehrenfeldgürtel, Lichtstraße, Grüner Weg, Schönsteinstraße, and Oskar-Jäger-Straße. The Thyssen site on Oskar-Jäger-Straße is to be represented as an industrial area. The publication provides direct insight into the goals of urban development and the future use of the area.

Information and Statements on Site

The planning documents are available at the Urban Planning Office – Public Participation in Stadthaus Deutz. Viewing is possible from Monday to Thursday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and on Fridays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. without prior appointment. Outside of these hours, prior appointment is required. In addition, the documents are available online via the participation platform Urban Planning Online.

Barrier-Free Access and Practical Information

The entrance area and elevators are fully accessible for wheelchair users. Designated disabled parking spaces are available. The toilets are only partially accessible for wheelchair users. For questions about the process, the Urban Planning Office provides information by phone or email.

Conclusion: Get Involved in the Future of Club Culture

The public participation connects urban planning, cultural promotion, and civic engagement. Those who wish to help shape the development of the club landscape and the district of Cologne-Ehrenfeld have the opportunity here to review the planning and submit their own statements.

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Sources:

• City of Cologne – Event Calendar and Public Participation
• City of Cologne – Information on the 254th Amendment to the Land Use Plan
• City of Cologne – Public Announcement on the Amendment to the Land Use Plan