Düsseldorf's Kaiserswerth neighborhood voices opposition against the "Nordlich Kalkumer Schlossallee" development project, expressing concerns and criticisms.
In the heart of Düsseldorf, a proposed construction project named "North of Kalkumer Schlossallee" is causing a stir. The project, which aims to build 550 residential units, is facing significant opposition from the local community and environmental groups.
The Green North Düsseldorf (GND) initiative, a citizens' group representing over 3,000 residents, is leading the charge against the development. The GND's primary concerns revolve around the preservation of green spaces, the protection of local climate and biodiversity, and the potential violation of the Climate Adaptation Act (KAnG).
According to lawyer Dr. Eric Decker, the project may be in breach of the Climate Adaptation Act, as it may not sufficiently incorporate mandatory climate adaptation measures such as maintaining green infrastructure, managing heat islands, or ensuring sustainable water management. These measures are increasingly required by local and regional regulations.
This scrutiny has led to delays in the project's approval process. Authorities are currently reviewing environmental impact assessments, and public hearings and consultations are ongoing to address the concerns raised by the GND and ensure environmental compliance. The city's planning department is under pressure to ensure the project conforms with climate laws before granting final approval.
The GND is organising a panel discussion on June 30 at 7:30 PM at the Theodor-Fliedner-Gymnasium in Kaiserswerth. The event aims to make the positions of the mayoral candidates on the construction project transparent during the local election campaign. The panel discussion will feature the four mayoral candidates.
The proposed construction area, spanning 34 hectares, interferes with the landscape protection area Schwarzbach-Aue, according to the GND. The project also includes five-story buildings, a point of contention for the GND, as they claim a smaller scale was initially advertised.
The GND emphasises the importance of climate protection in Düsseldorf and criticises the city's plan to construct such a large area on a bio-climatically significant and important cold air formation area. The group also raises concerns about the expected traffic, stating that the streets adjacent to the planning area are already overloaded and dangerous for students, cyclists, and pedestrians.
The criticism of the GND is centred around the climate-damaging sealing of a green lung in the northern part of Düsseldorf. Entrepreneur Dr. Benedict Korischem shares this sentiment, criticising the proposed construction project for being pushed through against the will of the population and in contradiction to the cooperation agreement from 2021 between Mayor Dr. Stephan Keller, CDU, and Greens.
For the most up-to-date status, one would typically look at Düsseldorf city planning updates or statements from involved citizen groups. However, the situation remains dynamic and unresolved, making it a topic of ongoing interest for the city's residents and environmental advocates.
The proposed "North of Kalkumer Schlossallee" construction project in Düsseldorf is not only faced with opposition from the local community and environmental groups such as Green North Düsseldorf (GND), but also questions regarding its compliance with the Climate Adaptation Act. According to lawyer Dr. Eric Decker, the project may breach this act due to insufficient incorporation of mandatory climate adaptation measures. The GND is organising a panel discussion on June 30 to make mayoral candidates' positions on the project transparent, emphasizing climate protection, preservation of green spaces, and protection of local climate and biodiversity. This discussion is significant in the context of the local election campaign and ongoing general news about the project's controversial status.
