"Disagreements over development initiatives cause unrest among homeowners in Munich's Gartenstadt region"
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Is the hidden gem of Harlaching, the garden city, in danger of losing its charms? A secretive investor aims to expand the idyllic Isarhöhe forest settlement—leaving residents in a frenzy:
Harlaching – Most folks in Munich know about the garden city of Harlaching. However, the enchanting Isarhöhe forest settlement cloaked within it goes unnoticed by outsiders, as they roam by on the tram. Long-time resident, Herbert Schneeberger, worries about preserving the magical allure of the quaint place filled with old witch and coffee mill houses. Construction plans for a three-story building on Reinekestraße have him on edge.
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"Everybody is in an uproar," Herbert informs us. Overdevelopment like that near Menterschwaige is unparalleled in the neighborhood, making the impending change all the more stinging. The resident explains the situation: "For years, the rule was: maximum two floors plus attic." However, an initiative to build a property with more floors could open the floodgates for a shift in the settlement.
Initially, the local building commission (LBK) agreed, denying the ambitious expansion plans in 2021. Alexandra Strekalova, the authority's spokeswoman, cites their reasoning: "The LBK compared the proposed construction to smaller-scale projects within the neighborhood, rather than the larger developments to the east of Reinekestraße."
Nonetheless, the investor persisted, filing a lawsuit with the Bavarian Administrative Court. The court ruled in favor of the investor, arguing that a reference house with three full floors on the edge of the settlement is appropriate.
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Herbert Schneeberger can't help but shake his head at the decision, feeling the whole thing is misguided. He points out that the reference house has only two full floors on the street side. The third floor, he argues, is more like a basement due to its lower position, facing the garden sloping down to the main road.
Andreas Dorsch, from the Bürgerinitiative Gartenstadt Harlaching association, confesses to having seen the rise of taller buildings in green fringe areas. "The initial dam break in Harlaching, for us, was Harthauserstraße 87 in 2010. The height of the four-story building was a cause for concern," he shares. As the project was eventually realized, Dorsch fears a slippery slope for the integrity of Harlaching's green spaces.
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The Reinekestraße property owner plans to construct eleven apartments with up to 125 square meters of space. Despite multiple attempts to reach him, there's been no reply. Schneeberger remains adamant and plans to challenge the decision. "I have a lot of supporters, and they would participate in a crowdfunding effort to help," he declares.
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- "Herbert Schneeberger, a long-time resident of Harlaching, is planning to rally support against the proposed expansion of the Reinekestraße property, a three-story building that could potentially disrupt the real-estate landscape and the charm of this garden city."
- "Financing the crowdfunding effort to challenge the development decision, Schneeberger aims to preserve the unique character of Harlaching, with its old-world charm and distinctive architecture, a significant aspect of Munich's charm and its diverse real-estate offerings."
