Change Esslingen: Excavators roll on the Karstadt area!

Change Esslingen: Excavators roll on the Karstadt area!

In Esslingen am Neckar, a new chapter in urban development begins: From July 2023, the excavators roll on the former Karstadt area and bring a breath of fresh air to the fallow land behind the old building. Here, where a parking space has been used so far, around 160 new apartments and around 12,000 square meters of commercial and commercial space will soon be built. The first steps for the development include extensive archaeological preliminary examinations in which a pit about two meters deep is excavated. These examinations are scheduled to begin in August 2023 to possibly discover historical finds that could come from the depths of the Esslingen past. Esslinger Zeitung further informs that the Esslinger Stadtwerke and the civil engineering office will begin with the laying of district heating lines and sewer renovation.

The area, which was acquired by Strabag Real Estate, is developed under the project name "Qess". The investor announced the takeover of the 8,866 square meter former Karstadt area in spring 2023 and is planning four new residential buildings in which a total of around 140 residential units are to be accommodated. The existing property with an area of around 13,800 square meters is also comprehensively revitalized and then rented. Mayor Matthias Klopfer describes the takeover as a special profit for Esslingen and highlights the excellent transport connection to Stuttgart and Stuttgart Airport. Strabag Real Estate emphasizes that the commercial space is to be marketed promptly, with usage options through retail, local care, medical practices Fitness studios.

living and working in the new district

The planned apartments will be around 75 square meters on average, with the original townhouses on the roof of the Karstadt building no longer part of the plan. Instead of 226 parking spaces, the underground car park only includes a parking level with 143 parking spaces, without public parking spaces. A mobile traffic light system is installed at the intersection between Fleischmannstraße, Bahnhofstraße and Kronenhof in order to ensure delivery traffic securely and enable a smooth turn. [Esslinger Zeitung] (https://www.esslinger-zeitung.de/inhalt.brache-in-esslingen-esslinger-karste- area-in-juLi-Bagger-an.85017c0f-bd19-4b7e-ad2c-9a418715c32.html) also reports that all parking spaces in the Kronenhof eliminated, whereby loading and unloading remains possible. Local residents with residents parking cards can park in other parking areas during the construction period, which offers a certain relief.

For the design of the courtyard, offers such as a rest zone for seniors and a play area for children are planned, supplemented by trees, green plants and measures for rainwater infiltration. The completion of the entire project is planned by 2029, with the shell of which will probably begin in spring 2026. Overall, a three -digit million sum is invested in the development of this new district, which not only creates new living space, but should also boost economic life in Esslingen. Strabag Real Estate also plans to be increased activities in Württemberg and have already targeted projects in Leonberg and Bad Friedrichshall.