In a major urban development move, the City of Ingolstadt’s economic development agency, IFG Ingolstadt AöR, has entrusted a consortium of experts with drafting a forward-looking reuse concept for the vacant Kaufhof building. The interdisciplinary team consists of BBE Handelsberatung and the IPH Group, specialists in retail real estate, working in collaboration with Düsseldorf-based architectural firm AIP Vision.
The goal is clear: to create a sustainable, future-oriented concept that meets investor expectations while revitalizing the city’s core. “Our aim is to develop a usage concept that contributes positively to long-term downtown development and appeals to potential investors,” says Philipp Klein, Director at IPH Handelsimmobilien.
Markus Wotruba, member of the executive board and head of location and real estate consulting at BBE Handelsberatung, emphasizes the importance of a data-driven approach: “We are placing particular focus on thorough market analysis to determine the optimal mix of uses.”
As the planning phase progresses, the city intends to activate the space through a series of interim uses, keeping the site dynamic and engaged with the public. Updates and additional information on the project are available at the dedicated project website: www.ludwig29.de.
This initiative marks a key step in transforming a former retail giant into a vibrant urban asset – redefining downtown Ingolstadt for the future.
