Construction site at the Hagenmarkt: Café Schmidt is fighting for survival!

Construction site at the Hagenmarkt: Café Schmidt is fighting for survival!

The Hagenmarkt in Braunschweig is currently all about construction site noise and clouds of dust. This is not only a challenge for passers -by, but also has significant consequences for local gastronomy. Numerous Braunschweiger find their way to their favorite cafes and restaurants at the moment, which Andrea Schmidt, owner of the "Teestube & Café Schmidt", is very noticeable. For 22 years she has been running her café on - currently heavily impaired - Hagenmarkt, but the large construction site is thinking about a possible business task for the first time.

The construction work, which is caused by the search for the remains of historical buildings, such as the medieval town hall or the princely opera house, and the associated archaeological excavations, keep visitors and residents in suspense. Access to the café now requires a detour of 200 meters and the painted visitor numbers bring Andrea Schmidt's business into serious financial difficulties. Dirt and noise do not make a visit to the café comfortably and do not contribute to an inviting atmosphere.

A look behind the scenes

The measures on the Hagenmarkt were initiated by the city, which is striving for a long -term redesign of the area. Numerous improvements are planned: around 80 new trees are to be planted, and rest areas and play equipment for the youngest citizens are also being planned. The aim is to create a modern and lively cityscape. This redesign could soon develop the Hagenmarkt into a feel -good mile that is attractive for both locals and for tourists. Klaus Hornung, head of the city's presentation for cityscape and monument conservation, is optimistic about the upcoming excavations.

Nevertheless, it remains to be seen how long the phase of inconvenience will last for Andrea Schmidt and other business owners. The city spokesman has already contacted the affected business owners, and an information event was offered, but Andrea could not participate. It remains unclear how long you and your colleagues can last.

urban development in view

The situation on the Hagenmarkt is part of a larger trend in urban development. It is important to reconcile different aspects such as settlement structure, traffic and the environment in a long -term concept, because it takes more than just short -term solutions. Sustainable urban planning, which aims at quality of life and climate protection, is of crucial importance. Citizen participation is also becoming increasingly important in order to actively involve suggestions from the population.

For more information about the current events at the Hagenmarkt and the background of the construction site, read more on news38 href = "https://www.t-online.de/region/braunschweig/ID_100497008/braunschweig-bauste-am-hagenmarkt-ist-der-grund.html"> t-online and City Day .