Construction costs are currently skyrocketing

And once again, fake news is being spread by the usual suspect. Single-family houses are not banned in Münster; they merely take a back seat in future development plans. That means future development plans will only allocate a few building plots for single-family houses and more for semi-detached houses and terraced houses.

I recommend everyone simply read the resolution proposal: The "quasi-ban" is well outlined there. But besides that, there are many more things that are ecologically sensible — whether one likes it or not is another question. But well, for families, surely lots of 140 sqm apartments will be built, since with 2-3 children you won’t be able to get into your own house anymore (with new development plans). And the large balconies and roof terraces also replace the garden very well. Naturally affordable in terms of price, of course… *irony off*

Those who are crowing here now couldn't afford a plot of land in Münster anyway, let alone 800m². And that also applies to families with 2 or 3 children. For them, a detached single-family house has been unrealistic in Münster since the interest rate hike at the latest. But it's like with the speed limit. The loudest are always those whose vehicles can't reach 250 anyway and who don't even dare to go over 150.

I recommend everyone to simply read the resolution draft: The "quasi-ban" is well outlined there. But besides that, there are many more things that are ecologically sensible – whether one likes it or not is another question. But well, for families, surely plenty of 140 sqm apartments will be built, since with 2-3 children you can no longer (with new development plans) move into your own house. And the large balconies and roof terraces also replace the garden very well. Of course, affordable in terms of price, obviously... *Irony off*

If you would now also write what this planning applies to. For ONE new development area? For ALL future development areas? Only inner city? Metropolitan area? Densification on existing plots?

That sounds as if it is meant to apply to all future development plans in the urban area. 55 dwellings per hectare is also significantly denser than it sounds at first glance. It's not just the residential buildings; streets, playgrounds, etc. will certainly also be included.

If you would now write what this planning applies to. For ONE new development area? For ALL future development areas? Only city center? Metropolitan area? Densification on existing properties?

Applies to EVERYTHING in Münster that receives a new development plan. This is then usually supposed to have an urban development contract. Existing structures are not addressed. There are also things included such as - KfW40 as minimum standard, parts of a quarter as passive or plus-energy houses - Photovoltaic obligation - Avoidance of grey energy (preferably avoidance of underground garages, economical use of CO2-intensive building materials (e.g. wood, recycled materials) - Heat supply via district heating, decentralized with renewables or private (renewable) self-supply (if possible enforced), avoidance of air conditioning - Light colors to prevent the heating up of the location - Roof and facade greening - Compact building forms Etc.

Some of it certainly makes sense, such as the connection to the heating network. On the other hand, heat islands mainly arise from dense development, which is actually encouraged by these requirements. Bright colors or facade greening do not help much in this regard. Avoiding the combination of neighborhood garages and underground garages is nothing more than the umpteen edition of car-reduced settlements, almost all of which have spectacularly failed so far.