Construction of a large structure dismantled in the focal point of Duisburg - Explosion destroys colossal figure in Duisburg
In a surprising turn of events, the wrong high-rise was demolished in Duisburg's city-wide renewal project on Sunday. The 63-meter-high building, which had been uninhabited since July 2020, was one of the original six high-rises, also known as "white giants."
The demolition operation had been planned for months, with the city announcing its success. However, it appears that the authorities made a mistake, as the building in question was not the third white giant, which has been associated with littering, dilapidation, and violent crime.
The third white giant, likely due to specific decisions made regarding which building to remove first, was not demolished on Sunday. Factors like structural stability, logistical considerations, or future redevelopment plans might have influenced this decision. It is possible that the third white giant will be demolished at a later date once other priorities are addressed.
The high-rise that was blown up on Sunday was a problematic building, but it seems authorities chose to demolish it because it posed a more immediate safety risk or was in a worse condition. The site of the demolished high-rise will be redeveloped after the demolition.
The neighbourhood where these high-rises are located has been undergoing a city-wide renewal project aimed at making it more attractive. The project includes tearing down high-rises with many vacant and hard-to-let apartments, such as the remaining white giant next to the demolished building, which is one of the original six high-rises built between 1969 and 1974.
This mistake in the demolition operation has made headlines, with the building in question having made headlines due to temporary suspensions of package delivery due to attacks on delivery personnel. The city has not yet commented on the reason for the error in the demolition operation.
- Despite the third white giant being associated with some issues, it's speculated that financing and investing in its real-estate redevelopment may have been prioritized, making it the focal point of Duisburg's neighborhood renewal project, unlike the Sunday-demolished building.
- On Sunday, the demolished building, although a problematic structure, was probably chosen as the focal point of the immediate demolition, while the neighborhood's future real-estate market might revolve around the remaining white giant due to its potential for redevelopment.
