When does the public participation take place?

The documents can be viewed from October 8 to November 13, 2026.

What are the viewing times?

Viewing is possible from Monday to Thursday from 9 am to 3 pm, and on Fridays from 9 am to 1 pm.

Where is the event taking place?

The viewing takes place at the Urban Planning Office - Public Participation at StadtHaus Deutz, Riegel A, Room 09B44, Willy-Brandt-Platz 2 in 50679 Cologne.

Is there a fee to participate?

Participation and viewing are free.

Can I submit a comment?

Yes. During the review period, you can submit a comment on the planning. This is also possible online via the city’s participation platform Land Use Planning Online.

Is the event location barrier-free accessible?

The entrance and elevators are fully accessible for wheelchair users. Designated disabled parking spaces are available; the restrooms are partially accessible.

Longericher Straße Cologne: Land Use Plan Amendment 2026

Name: Urban Development of Longericher Straße in Cologne-Bilderstöckchen, 246th Amendment of the Land Use Plan
Start: 2026-10-08T09:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-11-13T13:00:00+01:00
Location: Stadtplanungsamt – Öffentlichkeitsbeteiligung, Stadthaus Deutz

Longericher Straße: Cologne plans the future of Bilderstöckchen

How should the area along Longericher Straße in Cologne-Bilderstöckchen develop in the future? As part of the public participation, citizens can inform themselves about the 246th amendment of the land use plan, view the planning documents, and submit comments.

A neighborhood between residential and commercial use

The approximately 3.9-hectare amendment area is located in the Cologne-Nippes district and is bordered to the west by Longericher Straße, as well as to the north and east by railway operations of Deutsche Bahn. To the south, it adjoins the parking lot of a Penny market.

The urban planning aims to develop a dense neighborhood with commercial and mixed uses. In the northwestern section, a commercial development is to be enabled, while residential use is planned for the southeast.

Information directly from the Urban Planning Office

From October 8 to November 13, 2026, the documents will be available for review. The event is aimed at residents, property owners, business operators, and all citizens of Cologne who are interested in urban development, land use planning, and the future of the district.

Review is possible without an appointment from Monday to Thursday from 9 am to 3 pm, and on Fridays from 9 am to 1 pm. Outside these times, prior appointment coordination with the Urban Planning Office is required.

Submitting comments on the planning

The public participation offers the opportunity to submit suggestions and feedback regarding the amendment of the land use plan. The comments will be taken into account in the further proceedings; the City Council of Cologne will make decisions on them. Additionally, the documents are available online via the city's participation platform Land Use Planning Online.

Barrier-free access and practical information

The event location at StadtHaus Deutz has a fully accessible entrance and elevators that can be used barrier-free. Designated disabled parking spaces are available. The restrooms are partially accessible for wheelchair users. For individual information regarding accessibility, the Urban Planning Office is available.

Conclusion: Actively shape urban development

The public participation for Longericher Straße makes an important planning project in Cologne transparent and opens up space for perspectives from the urban society. Those who wish to understand the planned mix of residential, commercial, and mixed uses and provide their own input will find direct access to the process here.