Waldherrhaus in Feldafing: Refurbishment decommissioned - future uncertain!

Waldherrhaus in Feldafing: Refurbishment decommissioned - future uncertain!

The Waldherrhaus in Feldafing, located on an attractive property of 1470 square meters, is not only an architectural relic, but also a symbol of the current housing emergency in the region. This significant property consists of the ground floor, the first floor and a expanded attic in which a total of eight apartments are housed. However, the condition of the house leaves something to be desired; It is empty and was last left by his only tenant about four weeks ago. Only a small one-room apartment currently serves as a homeless accommodation, which illustrates the municipality's urgent social problems. As [Merkur] (https://www.merkur.de/lokales/starnberg/feldafing-ort28672/das-waldherrhaus-ist-to- der-feldfinger-filetstueck-allings-von-Stand-beht-es-nach-bernhard-93783746.html) reports, the municipality of Feldafing currently has no capacities for a renovation or a new building.

Mayor Bernhard Sontheim laid the responsibility for the future of the Waldherrhaus on the agenda of the next municipal council, which will be elected in March 2026. It remains to be seen whether the community is able to deal with the difficult matter in the meantime. "In a clever frame, we have to think about the options for the house," said Sontheim. He suggests that it would make sense to include the votes of the municipal council members and to develop common strategies.

future perspectives

The municipal council decided in autumn 2022 not to rent the vacant apartments in the Waldherrhaus. This decision illustrates the seriousness of the situation and the challenges in front of which the community is currently standing. The legal obligations to provide accommodation for the homeless are also not to be neglected. A future project could be launched in the old town hall; But the completion is only expected after autumn 2025.

In this context, the Waldherrhaus could also be discussed from the perspective of various political actors. Matthias Schremser from the CSU has proposed a local model, which is particularly intended for families. Dr. Michael Keltsch from the Auf brought the idea of ​​thinking about the use of the house in a closed conference in order to find innovative approaches.

scope for action of the municipality

Mayor Sontheim emphasizes the need to find a sensible solution and appeals to the local council to avoid unnecessary additional work. The transition period to the next election will therefore be crucial for the Waldherrhaus in order to be able to plan a possible renovation or a new building.

In urban debates, topics such as living space and homelessness are particularly topical. The Federal Government has set itself the goal of overcoming the homelessness in Germany by 2030. According to [BMWSB] (https://www.bmwsb.bund.de/webs/bmwsb/themen/stadt-wohnen/nap- against Wohnlosch/nap- against Wohnungloschen-artikel.html), extensive investments and the exchange between the federal government, the states and municipalities are required. The feasibility of this action plan will also be essential in Feldafing in order to meet the needs of the population.