Future of the empty hospital in Schleusingen: Foundation is planning new use
Future of the empty hospital in Schleusingen: Foundation is planning new use
Future of the former hospital in Schleusingen
The former hospital in Schleusingen raises questions about future use after the Rehabilitation Center Thuringian Forest has expressed its interest in acquiring the building. This takeover could have far -reaching positive effects for the local community.
importance of versatile use
According to the board member Kai Michaelis for the Rehabilitation Center Thuringian Forest Foundation, multifunctional use of the building is of great importance. In addition to the creation of living space, medical and physiotherapy practices should also be found in the former hospital. This could improve the supply in the Hildburghausen district and contribute to the health promotion of the population. Another planned element is a kitchen that can provide not only the future residents of the house, but also surrounding kindergartens, schools and retirement homes with meals.
Background for the property
The former hospital, which has been empty for some time, currently belongs to the Henneberg ownership company. It was most recently used as a nursing home and then remained unused. The city of Schleusingen has 16 percent of the shares in the property, while the district of Hildburghausen holds shares in the residual property. An original plan by the city provided for the entire building to be purchased, but high tax claims in the millions led to this project being canceled.
protests and the sensitive situation
Last year there were considerable protests from the population when the district planned to use the vacant premises for the accommodation of refugees. So far, these plans have not been implemented, which the silence in the community and the desire for a meaningful use of the building. The foundation, which specializes in the social and professional reintegration of people with disabilities, could offer a responsible solution in this situation and contribute to stabilizing the social structure of the region.
FAZIT and outlook
Negotiations on the purchase of the former hospital are still in the beginning, and it remains to be seen to what extent the purchase price plays a role. However, a successful conclusion could not only end the loneliness of the building, but also increase the quality of life in Schleusingen. The local community thus shows great interest in the development of this property and the potential new offers that could be created here.
MDR (bee/co)