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Leipzig's stadium surroundings: redesign with hurdles

Leipzig 17. April 2025 20:08 Uhr 3 Min

Extensive plans for Leipzig's stadium surroundings meet with resistance / Source: Arne Frank

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Leipzig is planning a comprehensive redesign of the area surrounding the stadium. The central point of contention remains the relocation of the traditional small trade fair.

Redesign of the stadium surroundings in Leipzig: conflicts and compromises

Leipzig is facing a decisive phase in the redesign of the stadium surroundings at the Sportforum. In May, the city council is due to vote on the comprehensive plans, which include construction measures such as the building of a new ball sports hall, the expansion of the Quarterback Arena and a multi-storey parking lot. Another major project is the expansion of the RB training center, which could entail the relocation of the small fair.

The small exhibition center: A point of contention in the city council

While Lord Mayor Burkhard Jung (SPD) is pushing ahead with the plans, resistance in the city council is palpable, especially regarding the relocation of the small trade fair and the construction of the parking garage. The Left Party in particular is demanding a guarantee that the small trade fair center will only have to move once a suitable alternative has been found.

Support and demands from the largest parliamentary group

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Mayor Jung can count on the support of the largest parliamentary group in the council, in particular the CDU. Sabine Heymann, the vice-chairwoman of the CDU parliamentary group, reiterates the need to support RB Leipzig soccer club in its search for a replacement area, as the entire Cottaweg is needed for training areas.

CDU: New areas and clear expectations

Heymann is of the opinion that a new multi-storey parking lot is essential, as the current fairground will no longer be used as a parking lot for RB home games. Nevertheless, she emphasizes that the multi-storey parking lot should not create unfulfillable expectations regarding the number of available parking spaces.

Left calls for showmen to have a say

Franziska Riekewald from the left-wing parliamentary group is critical of the plans and is calling for the showmen to be involved in the decision-making process. Without an adequate alternative, her group will not approve the lease agreement.

AfD and Greens: concerns and conditions

The AfD is also concerned about the preservation of the small trade fair. Criticism also comes from the Greens, who understand the concentration of RB Leipzig on Cottaweg, but have questions about the handling of arrival and departure traffic with the new parking garage.

In summary:

The redevelopment of Leipzig's stadium environment is full of challenges and requires further discussion in the city council. The future of the small trade fair in particular remains a critical issue. Solutions must be found for all interest groups involved in order to reconcile the various objectives.

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