Future Altona: Three visionaries outline paths to economic change!

Future Altona: Three visionaries outline paths to economic change!

In Altona, the commitment to the future bubbles while local actors face the challenges of change. As the saying "trade is change", it can be seen that the online trade and changing business models in particular influence the economy of the quarter. For the three representatives of the Altona economy, Rocko Schamoni, Melanie Parr and Sven Ebert, the question of how Altona can get even better is of central importance. These committed personalities give us insights into the potential and challenges that need to be mastered.

Melanie Parr, the area coordinator of "Science City Hamburg Bahrenfeld", emphasizes the immense importance of this science location for Altona and all of Hamburg. The science city extends over impressive 125 hectares and is such a place where start-ups, companies, living space, leisure activities and social meeting rooms are harmoniously interwoven. In particular, the area of medical technology and vaccine research is highlighted as a decisive field in which Altona is on the course of success.

innovation park as a future model

Another component of this development is the Altona innovation park, which quickly develops into an international science park. With a focus on structural research, life sciences, nano and laser technology and quantum computing, the foundation for the future is laid here. According to the Science City Hamburg page, the innovation park offers ideal areas for companies, which makes this location a hub for research and development. This is further supported by the close connection to the Hamburg innovation ecosystem, so that companies in the region can benefit optimally.

The innovation park contributes to the establishment of Science City Hamburg Bahrenfeld as a leading location. The Helmholtz Center of German Electron Synchrotron (Desy) will act as an anchorage institution that offers new buildings and research opportunities in the campus area. Important developments are also planned here, including technology centers and innovative services for research affine.

The challenges of the creative industries

Rocko Schamoni, a well -known musician and club operator, brings a completely different perspective into the discussion. It gives the creative and music industry a voice that has suffered considerably, especially during the pandemic. Schamoni is actively involved in the workshop on Bernstorffstraße and warns that the threatening sale of this creative place could have significant negative effects on the cultural life of Altona. In addition, he reports on the changed leisure habits of the people who have been less in clubs and concerts since Corona - a trend that presents the industry with serious challenges.

Overall, Sven Ebert, Center Manager of the Mercado, reflects a positive side of development in Altona. The Mercado serves as a central marketplace and offers a good local supply for the residents. Ebert underlines the importance of the Mercado for the community and wishes for quarters managers who enable even better development. He sees potential for new impulses and positive changes for the neighborhood in the "Freia space Ottensen" project.

look into the future

In order to maintain the dialogue on these important topics, an afterwork event of the Chamber of Commerce takes place on July 16 in the Zeise Hallen. There, Schamoni, Parr and Ebert will discuss the future of the Altona business location and share their visions with those present. It clearly shows: Altona has a lot in mind and just waiting to be inspired by the ideas and commitment of its citizens.

This is how Altona not only faces challenges, but also with opportunities. With the innovation park and a dynamic creative scene, it has the potential to continue to develop into one of the special places in Hamburg that will be designed in the future.