KOOP quarter in Kassel-Unterneustadt
The KOOP quarter in Kassel-Unterneustadt is an ambitious Land development projectwhich aims to transform what was once a purely commercial site into an urban, mixed-use location. Situated on the Kassel harbour basin, the approximately 1.5-hectare site at Hafenstrasse 76 offers a unique location close to the Fulda river, not far from Kassel city center and with optimal access to the A7 freeway.
Historical context and previous use
The site of the KOOP quarter has a long history as a location for trade and commerce. Originally, the Cassel consumer and savings association later used the Trading company Coop the areas. The listed warehouse, which is located in the center of the site, bears witness to the historical significance of the site and was last renovated. 2022 as the exhibition venue for the documenta used. Previously, the area was mainly used as a freight forwarding site and was purely commercial.
Vision: A cooperative, urban neighborhood
With the KOOP quarter, the city of Kassel is pursuing the Target, to create a diverse and cooperative neighborhood for living, working, art, culture and social activities. Existing buildings are to be renovated and converted and new buildings added to the site. The focus is on sustainable and mixed use that offers space for creative and social initiatives.
Central to the planning is the listed warehouse, which is to be transformed into a creative hub. Areas for the arts and creative industries, manufactories, small businesses and offices are planned. In addition, urban gardens, green roofs and new tree structures will enhance the neighborhood ecologically.
Impetus for the development of Kassel's harbor district
The KOOP quarter is part of a larger urban development concept for the Revitalization of the harbor district. This district, which currently has an industrial character, is to develop into a lively and attractive place to live and work. The planned transformation of the former industrial port into an urban location with Direct access to the water is a central goal of the city of Kassel.
The KOOP Quarter serves as an initial spark. It provides important impetus for the framework planning of the harbor district, which encompasses the areas between Scharnhorststraße, the Fulda green corridor and the harbor area. Greater accessibility and walkability of the Fulda riverbank and the integration of residential, recreational and working areas are at the heart of the long-term planning.
Cooperation and sustainable development
Three local planning offices and Studio Raamwerk are currently supporting the Development of the KOOP quarter. The project is based on an integrative approach that takes into account both the structural and the ecological and social aspects taken into account. Thanks to the close involvement of citizens and the local actors The aim is to create a neighborhood that is not only sustainably designed, but also promotes the community.
The plans include not only living and working space, but also rooms for social and cultural activities. Meeting rooms are planned on the first floor, which will open up the neighborhood and Network with the neighborhood should.
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