Community, sustainability and biodiversity are key factors for the new neighbourhood in Kaindorf.
The creation of a new centre at Kaindorf railway station, which currently only consists of Park+Ride parking spaces, is to take place with a staggered development alongside the road.
The newly created Bahnhofplatzl will be the central point of arrival at the site and form the new entrance to the neighbourhood. Premises with local suppliers such as a post office and a café as well as other service providers and small businesses will ensure the square is revitalised. The focus here is on togetherness. The cultural pavilion forms the central point of the promenade, which is also programmed with communal garden areas and pick-your-own orchards.
The green centre forms the centre for the residents of the neighbourhood and allows them to play and relax with generous planting.
The residential courtyards offer differentiated living options for all age groups with attractive private, communal and public open spaces and create a sense of community.
The central axis, the promenade, functions as the neighbourhood’s main meeting zone. This is further widened by the slight turning out of the building volumes. Small commercial spaces enliven the sequence of squares and invite people to stroll around. The entire neighbourhood is optimally connected to public transport thanks to the directly adjacent railway station. A sustainable mobility concept is being implemented in the new neighbourhood to encourage people to switch from private motorised transport to public transport and bicycles. Car and bike sharing schemes will make it possible to do without a second car.
The design for the new neighbourhood follows the principles of the Schwammstadt solution. The green space plays a central role in absorbing rainwater and releasing it to the plants in a targeted manner. Rainwater is collected in cisterns and used to irrigate the green spaces. In addition, biodiversity areas will be created in the newly naturalised nature area to the east, creating attractive recreational spaces for residents and new habitats for local biodiversity.
