CDU State Parliament Candidate Questions City Planning Official on Moselle Riverbank Project
CDU candidate demands transparency in Koblenz's Moselle riverbank redesign
Koblenz. As plans take shape for the redesign of the Moselle riverbank in Koblenz-Moselweiß, uncertainty is growing among local residents. Many are voicing concerns over potential interventions in the existing tree population and fears that the project could mar the riverbank's natural character.
Against this backdrop, CDU state parliament candidate and city councilor Philip Rünz has written to Koblenz's head of urban planning, Prof. Dr. Andreas Lukas, seeking greater transparency and the early inclusion of citizens' legitimate concerns in the planning process.
"Numerous conversations and feedback have made it clear that there is currently a significant lack of information," Rünz stated. "People don't know what exactly is planned or how the project will affect their immediate living environment."
In his letter, the CDU politician requests details on when and in what format a promised public information event—where the planned construction measures will be presented—will take place. He also asks what specific steps the city is taking to protect the existing trees and limit felling to only what is absolutely necessary. Additionally, Rünz inquires about the extent to which directly affected residents have been involved in the planning so far and whether further opportunities for participation are envisioned. Finally, he raises the question of whether felled trees will be fully compensated for through replanting.
"With a sensitive project like the Moselle riverbank redesign, it is crucial to bring people along and take their concerns seriously," Rünz emphasized. "Transparency, public participation, and the protection of our natural habitats must be top priorities."
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