Bergedorf in change: New amusement facility concept protects quality of life!

Bergedorf in change: New amusement facility concept protects quality of life!

Bergedorf, Deutschland - The entertainment concept for the Bergedorf district is an important step towards the order and control of the amusement facilities in the district. This concept was developed by the district office and an external specialist office in 2013 in order to direct the settlement of arcades, betting shops and discos, taking into account urban and social aspects. The goal is a balanced development that protects the quality of life of the population and avoids conflicts of use. The concept was last updated on July 24, 2025, such as [https://www.hamburg.de/politik-und-verwaltung/bezirke/bergedorf/themen/planen-bauen-wohnen/stadtplanung/vergnuegungsstaetten concept-1083762) reported.

The analysis of existing amusement facilities examines in particular locations and their effects on the cityscape and quality of living. The focus is on preventing overcoming in sensitive areas, such as near schools or social institutions. The clear determination of exclusion and control areas should guarantee that central supply areas and district centers are protected.

planning control and challenges

In 2020, the district assembly decided to examine the continuation of the amusement facility concept. The increasingly problematic settlement of betting agencies and sports bars in the district requires planning measures to stop unwanted developments. It should be noted that no new arcades or betting places in Bergedorf have been approved for years. [bv-hh.de] (https://bv-hh.de/bergedorf/documents/pruefbeit-gluegung-staettenkept-hier-Bisherigen-dernen- and-action recommendations-133098) emphasizes that this concept represents a legally self-confident control of the existing use.

With the Hamburg Centory Act of 2012, the framework conditions for the approval and control of gaming sites have changed. Spacement regulations of at least 500 meters to child and youth-friendly institutions ensure that the area around arcades and betting agencies take care of the well-being of the population. Nevertheless, there are challenges: illegal gaming equipment and competition terminals in restaurants represent an increasingly problematic category that is not covered by the original concept.

undesirable urban development effects

The settlement of amusement facilities often concentrates on main roads and near gastronomy companies such as fast food restaurants. This development often has negative consequences for the urban structure because it endangers the functionality of centers and retail sites. Operators of amusement facilities seem to feel good business and thus bring unwanted urban planning changes. This often leads to a devaluation of popular retail sites in which the high level of rent from amusement facilities is displaced.

Without a well thought -out amusement concept, decisions would have to be made under pressure in individual cases, which can lead to losses in active control and possibly to compensation claims. It is therefore all the more important that the administration sets the right course to secure the quality of life in Bergedorf. duisburg.de also indicates that entertainment sites are controlled via such a concept that must be reinforced and regularly checked.

The Bergedorf district office is available for further information and inquiries: Stadt- und Landschaftspanung, Wentorfer Str. 38a, 21029 Hamburg, email: stadt-und-landschaftsplanung@bergedorf.hamburg.de.