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House of Cultures in Göttingen facing immediate termination – what now?
Göttingen is discussing wind turbines and the future of the House of Cultures after termination on October 20, 2025.
House of Cultures in Göttingen facing immediate termination – what now?
An important period of time is taking place on the Hagenweg in Göttingen: This House of Cultures receives a notice of termination without notice from the Federal Real Estate Agency, which is to take effect on October 20th. The project, which has existed for almost 30 years and is supported by Zukunftswerkstatt Göttingen e.V., is known for its integration and educational offerings. The sponsoring association has proven to be indispensable in migration work and is a founding member of important organizations such as the Migrants and Refugees Working Group in Lower Saxony.
Despite the threat of closure, there is broad support for the House of Cultures, including from council parties who are concerned about the facility's future. Building and fire safety requirements were cited as the main reasons for the termination. The association plans to move out of the premises on October 20th, but politicians have promised them support.
Integration and network formation in focus
A central aspect of the work of the Future Workshop is the networking of local and regional organizations that are dedicated to migration work. As part of the Network of cooperative migration work in Lower Saxony Over 600 specialists and institutions are organized that provide advice, services and information for immigrants.
This network consists of ten self-organized regional associations that promote the exchange of information and experiences among members. For example, migration advice for adult immigrants is also supported in order to make their integration process easier. The focus is on offering migrants help to help themselves and supporting them in accessing the labor market.
Things are also going well in terms of sport
Traffic safety and wind turbines in discussion
There is also an important question of traffic safety in the city. The ADFC has called for a speed limit of 70 km/h to be introduced on country roads without cycle paths, as the number of accidents among cyclists is rising worryingly. Those responsible emphasize that putting up traffic signs requires significantly less effort than building new cycle paths.
The discussion about areas for wind turbines is also on the political agenda. The building committee approved 22 areas in order to meet municipal obligations to designate areas for renewable energy. However, it remains to be seen when and where the new wind turbines will actually be built, as the planning is still in progress. Decisive discussions between politics and administration are already underway, with all Göttingen local councils being included in the process.
In these turbulent times, Göttingen not only shows its concerns in integration and educational work, but also its sporting ambition and the striving for a safe and environmentally friendly future.