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New Use Concepts for Large Commercial Real Estate: Gunnar Sander’s Insight

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The Gütersloh City Council has formally approved a planning framework intended to revitalize the former Karstadt department store site in the city center, marking a significant step toward repurposing one of the municipality’s most prominent commercial properties. This decision comes as urban centers across Germany grapple with the structural decline of traditional department store retail, … Read more

Local Networks: Strengthening German City Centers – New Study Insights

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The Rise of ‘Standortgemeinschaften’: How Local Networks are Revitalizing German City Centers City centers across Germany are facing a complex set of challenges. Shifting consumer habits, the growth of online retail, increasing vacancy rates, and evolving demands for public spaces are all contributing to a period of significant transformation. However, a growing movement focused on … Read more