The central plot in the Blumenthal structural plan (dark purple) is significant, as it is where the cable car station will be located. © Stadt Herne/AS+P
Cities
First the cable car, then the settlers
The West German city of Herne plans to convert a disused mining site into a technology park. The problem: the Blumenthal area is an isolated traffic island, surrounded by large railway facilities and existing buildings that make traditional transportation options impractical. Therefore, since the beginning of the project, the local government has been pushing for an urban cable car.
21. August 2024
The former Blumenthal mining site has been lying fallow since 2001 and, covering approximately 23.5 hectares, represents the largest land reserve in the city of Herne.
Due to its central location, the area has great potential for urban development in Herne and is set to become
