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Munich's Paketpost-Areal Redevelopment Plans Enter Public Review Phase

The city invites citizen feedback on the mixed-use project while legal challenges over a blocked referendum on the high-rise towers proceed.

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Overview

  • Redevelopment plans for the Paketpost-Areal, including two 150–155 meter towers, are now on public display until June 23 for citizen input.
  • The project envisions 1,180 apartments, 50% of which will be affordable, alongside 3,000 jobs, retail, hotels, and cultural facilities.
  • The historic Paketposthalle is being temporarily used for sports, cultural events, and markets, showcasing its potential as a public space.
  • Opponents of the towers collected nearly 50,000 signatures for a referendum, which was blocked by the city council on legal grounds; lawsuits challenging this decision are ongoing.
  • City officials and investor Ralf Büschl back the project, emphasizing its alignment with Munich’s urban development goals and housing needs.