The Rock Capital Group, representing the Quartier am Bahnhof owners' association, has announced a revision of the high-rise planning on Bahnhofsplatz in Taufkirchen. The owners have decided to reduce the building's height by two storeys. Originally, a height of 53 metres was planned; following the adjustment, the building will now be approximately 46 metres tall. This modification is a response to feedback from the public regarding the project.
Christian Lealahabumrung, managing partner of the Rock Capital Group, stated that the high-rise building had been extensively discussed in recent months. He emphasised that the height reduction allows for better integration of the building into the existing development of the Am Wald district. The municipality reacted positively to this adjustment in an initial statement, welcoming the height reduction as a compromise towards the citizens of Taufkirchen, who had criticised the original height.
Significance for site development
Lisa Bierling, spokesperson for the Quartier am Bahnhof owners' association, explained that the reduction by two storeys accommodates citizens who generally support a new quarter at the station but would have preferred a lower building height. She highlighted that with this step, the owners' association wishes to show that citizens' suggestions are taken seriously, and hopes that this will support the continuation of planning with a positive sentiment.
The decision on the future of the quarter will be made by 12 July. By this date, the citizens of Taufkirchen will vote, as part of a council referendum and a parallel citizens' initiative, on whether the plans for the Quartier am Bahnhof should be continued. Postal ballot papers must be submitted by 9 July at the latest.
According to the owners' association, a halt to the planning would have far-reaching consequences for the development of the site. Ms Bierling pointed out that a planning freeze would jeopardise important components of the quarter, such as the planned medical care and a senior citizens' facility. This would be neither in the interest of the owners' association nor the municipality, and especially not in the interest of many citizens who have been expecting an upgrade of the station environment for years. The current adjustment of the high point represents an important step to reconcile different interests and create a basis for sustainable development of the station area.
