Politicians take action to establish new residential areas
In the heart of Lübeck's St. Lorenz Nord, plans for a new inclusive neighborhood park have been met with controversy. The proposed park, located between Tremser Teich School and Diakonie Nord Nord Ost, aims to serve as a vibrant meeting place for young and old, offering diverse usage options and an inclusive approach.
The FDP, led by youth politician Daniel Kerlin, has criticised the sudden and high-cost presentation of the project, which is estimated to cost over two million euros. The former dog park site is set to transform into a hub for team sports like soccer, handball, basketball, and volleyball, as well as running, cycling, and skating tracks, including a 75-meter running track for Tremser Teich School. A modern play area with climbing and hanging elements, swings, and slides is also part of the plan.
However, the SPD and FW factions, along with the Left and GDP, have voiced their opposition to the project's blockade. They call on the three parties to re-evaluate the project, citing its potential benefits for the Tremser Teich primary and community school, which could significantly strengthen school sports.
The CDU, Greens, and FDP in the Education and Sports Committee have expressed their opposition to the inclusive leisure facility project, despite its previous approval by the Building Committee. Youth politician Jens Zimmermann from the CDU considers the project fundamentally positive but sees no possibility for a quick decision due to the current budget situation. The Hanseatic City of Lübeck is expecting a deficit of nearly 100 million euros for the 2025 budget, which could result in the budget not being approved by the local authority.
The rejection of the project by the CDU, Greens, and FDP is seen as incomprehensible and disappointing by many. The new park, with its event spaces, relaxation areas, and picnic opportunities, is intended to address the current lack of public green spaces and playgrounds in St. Lorenz Nord.
Further discussions on this and other projects are scheduled for the week before the budget meeting. The future of the inclusive neighborhood park in St. Lorenz Nord remains uncertain, but the project's supporters remain hopeful that a resolution can be found to bring this modern, diverse, and inclusively designed leisure facility to life.
- The policy-and-legislation debate surrounding the proposed inclusive neighborhood park in St. Lorenz Nord involves various political parties, such as the FDP, SPD, FW, the Left, and GDP, each expressing their concerns and proposals.
- Amidst the politics and general news of Lübeck, the controversial proposed park, set for a transformation from a dog park to an inclusive leisure facility, is a key issue under discussion, with discussions on its future scheduled for the week before the budget meeting.
