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Bergedorf under pressure: 2025 housing construction targets not reached again!
Bergedorf misses housing construction targets for 2025 despite progress; The reasons are economic problems and planning difficulties.
Bergedorf under pressure: 2025 housing construction targets not reached again!
In Bergedorf the housing market is so tight that the question always arises: Where should people live? The district has again not achieved its housing construction goals for 2025. Instead of the planned 800 apartments, only around 650 could be approved by mid-December. This is a positive development compared to the previous year, but the goal remains a long way off. In 2024, the number of permits fell to a low of just 194 apartments - a record that they would rather not break. If you look at the last few years, it is clear that Bergedorf has consistently missed its ambitious targets when it comes to living space since 2021. This comes from a report by NDR out.
The reasons for this development are diverse. The war in Ukraine and the associated economic problems have brought many construction projects to a standstill. Added to this are the consequences of the pandemic, the change in interest rates and cases of insolvency among investors who questioned reliable construction projects. However, these challenges make us hopeful for the future. Experts expect a clear improvement for 2026, particularly through large projects at Schleusengraben and Brookdeich, which could deliver several hundred apartments.
Innovations in the housing program
A notable development is the reclassification of the Wiesnerring potential area, which now enjoys a higher priority as project development has continued. The timing includes participation by the public authorities (TÖB) from October 4th to 30th, 2024 and a final resolution by the district assembly at the meeting on December 19th, 2024.
Tenant protection in focus
In summary, Bergedorf faces challenges in the housing market due to both economic factors and the need for political action. While the failure to meet housing targets remains worrying, there is hope, particularly through planned projects and strong tenant protections.