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Bremen's FDP proposes bold revival plan for troubled Hillmannplatz

A neglected public space or a chance for renewal? The FDP's controversial plan to save Hillmannplatz includes private management and a police presence. Will the city act?

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Bremen's FDP proposes bold revival plan for troubled Hillmannplatz

Bremen’s FDP faction has put forward a plan to revive Hillmannplatz by moving the empty Kiefert Pavilion to its centre. The proposal includes private management, better lighting, and a permanent police presence. FDP leader Thore Schäck criticised the city’s handling of the area, calling it a case of managed decline rather than action. Schäck highlighted the worsening conditions at Hillmannplatz, pointing to rising knife attacks and the closure of the Dorint Hotel. He noted that an urgent motion filed by the FDP in August 2024 had led to no visible improvements. The situation, he argued, showed a lack of political will rather than a shortage of solutions.

The FDP’s plan draws comparisons to Ansgarikirchhof, where federal funding of one million euros brought noticeable upgrades. Schäck insisted that Hillmannplatz now requires even greater attention. He also linked the closure of the long-running Bremen Wine Festival to the city’s failure to provide stable conditions for events. Under the proposal, the Kiefert Pavilion would be relocated and run privately. New lighting, regular events, and a constant police presence would aim to restore safety and activity to the area. Schäck stressed that without decisive steps, the decline would only continue.

The FDP’s suggestions focus on private operation, infrastructure upgrades, and security measures. If implemented, the plan could transform Hillmannplatz into a more active and safer public space. The city’s response to the proposal remains to be seen.

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