Hamburg Senate Assumes Control of Controversial Oberbillwerder Project

The decision comes despite opposition from the local district assembly, highlighting the project's citywide significance.

Oberbillwerder is set to become Hamburg's 105th district, with plans for 6,000 to 7,000 new housing units and 4,000 to 5,000 jobs.
The Hamburg Senate has taken over the planning process, citing the project's importance to the entire city as justification.
Local opposition from the CDU, Linke, and AfD parties argues that the Senate is disregarding the district's electoral results.
Critics label the Senate's move as autocratic, while supporters emphasize the project's potential to address housing shortages.
Prominent figures in the Senate argue Oberbillwerder will be one of the greenest districts, featuring significant green spaces and educational facilities.