Catastrophic conditions in Rostock's shopping centers - who saves us?

Catastrophic conditions in Rostock's shopping centers - who saves us?

Rostock, Deutschland - In Rostock, the conditions in the Südstadt Center and in the Klenow Tor continue to ensure concern. As Uckermarkkurier , there was no solution for the urgent problems at the latest citizens' session. Despite repeated reminders, the owner, ionnis moraitis, did not pay the invoices, which led to the district heating.

The citizens complain about vandalism, unsanitary conditions and lack of fire protection. These grievances were discussed by various political groups in the citizens. In particular, the left called for a municipal initiative that should be prepared for possible foreclosures in the event of bankruptcy of the owner. But this application did not find a majority in the citizens.

faction opinions and solutions

Julia Kristin Pittasch from the FDP turned against an expropriation or the purchase of the real estate by the city. She argued that a takeover of the owner would withdraw responsibility. Sybille Bachmann, who speaks for the Rostock BUND, added that a forced auction is currently not due and the city was not a real estate agent. In contrast, Uwe Michaelis from the SPD is skeptical about the perspectives of a employment initiative, and sees only little chance of improvement.

The Greens expressed support for the left, but noted that the situation cannot be changed overnight. An application from the CDU to provide replacement premises for medical facilities was also rejected. Chris Günther from the CDU reported dismissals of doctors who migrate from the centers, while Michaelis expressed concerns that the doctors would not return.

test and measures for improvement

As the left in its press release, the conditions in the two centers are alarming. The parliamentary group calls for a legal examination of the real estate as well as measures to secure and renovate. Approaches refer to garbage mountains, rats and defective sanitary facilities. For this, it is necessary to also clarify the financial responsibility of how the project for digital services of general interest illustrates, which addresses the municipal provision of services and corresponding financing. left-wing fraction Rostock emphasizes that public security and order must have a high priority.

The discussion about improving the conditions in Rostock's shopping centers reflects a bigger problem: digital services of general interest is becoming increasingly important for municipalities and municipal companies. This development is also important for solving the problems in the shopping centers, since the establishment of digital services could be crucial to improve the quality of life on site. It remains to be seen whether and how quickly there is a positive turn in this situation.