Bremen is fighting for neighborhood parking spaces: high rental prices are slowing down projects!

Bremen is fighting for neighborhood parking spaces: high rental prices are slowing down projects!

In Bremen, the results of a feasibility study on new neighborhood garages are attracting attention. Since May, the construction and transport department has informed the city administration about the limited space potential in inner-city districts with high parking pressure. The report from Weser courier clearly shows that out of 300 proposed locations, only four were examined in more detail without an economically viable solution being found.

The conceptualization of a neighborhood garage, especially at the Südbad location, is recommended by experts, but this comes with major reservations. Even the possibility of partial financing by the city is currently being examined, as high rental prices are only acceptable if the city contributes financially. Ralph Saxe, the transport politician for the Green Party, clearly expresses his skepticism: “Building a neighborhood garage without any sense is not effective,” is his opinion.

The challenge of multiple use

Another obstacle to creating a functioning neighborhood garage is the lack of parking spaces in heavily frequented neighborhoods. The transportation authority has determined that there is little hope for multiple use of parking spaces. This is particularly illustrated by the dependence on supermarkets, which are not prepared to make their own parking spaces available for other uses. Agora transport transition However, suggests that these private parking spaces, which are often used during the day but are deserted in the evening, should be made available to other users.

According to this analysis, minor adjustments would be necessary to explore the potential of these parking spaces. Municipalities could identify suitable locations and cooperate with parking space owners, which would not only benefit the owners, but also the city and drivers. This would, among other things, lead to a reduction in traffic searching for parking and illegal parking.

Alternatives and collaboration

The city of Bremen continues to communicate with landowners in districts such as Findorff, Hastedt and Walle. In this context, a cooperation with Brepark is being considered in order to develop further project ideas. Development on private land could serve as a source of income for the city and at the same time increase the quality of life in the neighborhoods.

The analysis by Agora Verkehrswende also offers interesting practical examples where private parking spaces for multiple uses have already been successfully opened, for example in Düsseldorf or Heidelberg. Such models could also be popular in Bremen, but are waiting for suitable local framework conditions to be created.

In summary, it can be seen that Bremen is heading towards a dilemma in the area of ​​neighborhood parking spaces. The question remains as to how the city can deal with limited space and whether innovative approaches will actually provide a solution to the parking situation.