Neuwied starts construction of the Kastanienhof: New habitat for families!

Neuwied starts construction of the Kastanienhof: New habitat for families!

On February 25, 2025, the symbolic groundbreaking ceremony for the large construction project Kastanienhof was set in the Neuwied district of Heddesdorf. Over 25 million euros will be invested to build a modern complex on a former company premises of Winkler+Dünnebier on the Sohler Weg that will offer a variety of uses. Supported by children from an urban daycare center, representatives of the city and the planners and construction companies gave the official starting signal for the construction work, which should begin after the removal of all obstacles. The location where previously only cars were parked will change significantly.

The project is divided on an area of ​​around 7500 square meters and includes the construction of a café, a new daycare center as well as luxurious and affordable apartments and office space. The new owners, Maren Hassel-Kirsche and Cornelius cherry, emphasize the integration of the existing chestnut trees, which are to be largely preserved. The project was received positively by the Neuwied Social Democrats, which highlight the importance of the project for the upgrading of the district and the creation of urgently needed daycare places.

social infrastructure for families

According to Sven Lefkowitz, the SPD Neuwied parliamentary group, the project is not only seen as a step to upgrade the district, but above all as an urgently needed solution for the wrong requirement for daycare places. Janick Helmut Schmitz, group manager, emphasizes the creative approaches that make it possible to create new living space and at the same time valuable educational infrastructure for families.

This type of urban development is considered necessary in the broader discussion about social justice and integration. For example, international examples show that investments in social infrastructure - such as schools and daycare centers - can be proven to contribute to the upgrading of disadvantaged districts. Projects that adapt to local culture and social conditions are of central importance in urban development in order to improve the quality of life for all residents, as is emphasized in numerous studies.

The Neuwieder SPD also emphasizes that they want to support private investments to improve the infrastructure. The aim is to actively improve the living conditions for families and children in Neuwied, which is to be ensured by the consistent support of the progress within the project. The creation of a livable environment with a social infrastructure is not only a strategic goal, but also a necessity for the urban development of the future.

Overall, the Kastanienhof project shows how important it is to take local conditions into account and integrate social elements into urban planning. The development of sustainable and socially just projects will be decisive in order to meet the needs of the citizens and at the same time create an environment in which all residents can feel comfortable.