P&P Group celebrates topping-out ceremony in Germany for the Sunshine Lofts on the Lagarde Campus in the Bavarian city of Bamberg - Part of one of the most progressive urban neighbourhoods in Europe

"People with different housing needs and preferences can live together in this neighbourhood. This will create a modern, lively and liveable residential area," emphasises Eva-Maria-Zurek, CEO of the P&P Group. To make this possible, the P&P Group mixes a wide range of flat sizes, from one-bedroom flats with 21 square metres to spacious family accommodation with four rooms and 97 square metres "Families and single people can live there, older and younger people. This coexistence is what makes a neighbourhood so appealing and attractive in the long term. All partners who are helping in these challenging times deserve special recognition for their excellent cooperation and flexibility," adds Eva-Maria Zurek.

The central location in the UNESCO World Heritage Site and university city is extremely significant and is undergoing a historical transformation. For almost 70 years, the Lagarde barracks were home to thousands of American soldiers and their families. German Reich barracks had stood on this site since the end of the 19th century. "The end of the time as a garrison town and the emergence of an urban neighbourhood is a great opportunity for Bamberg's urban development. On the Lagarde, a forward-looking quarter is being created that will serve as a model for the whole of Germany: a mix of housing, services, government offices, medical care and culture," emphasised Lord Mayor Andreas Starke: "A coherent overall concept and good cooperation with the property developers is of great importance because Bamberg, as a city that has grown historically, has a real space problem and is also a swarm city. We have already exceeded the 80,000 inhabitants mark. That is why many hopes are pinned on the new urban quarter on the site of the former Lagarde barracks. Good cooperation with the stakeholders involved, such as the P&P Group, is essential." The new central housing offer is also important for economic development: "In the region and the city of Bamberg itself, there are market-leading companies that want to offer their employees attractive offers on the housing market. It's worth taking a look at Lagarde here," says Starke.

"The new district is exemplary in terms of both energy and mobility," emphasises Eva-Maria Zurek. The combination of geothermal energy, wastewater utilisation, heat pumps, photovoltaic systems, combined heat and power plants and advanced storage management means that up to 80 percent of the energy required is generated directly in the district. "This combines efficiency, climate protection and high security of supply," emphasised Stefan Loskarn, project manager at Stadtwerke Bamberg, at the event: "Centrally planned multi-storey car parks and traffic-calmed zones are also particularly progressive in terms of mobility. "This allows pedestrians to keep to themselves in many areas and at certain times. That means a high quality of life." The neighbourhood also focuses on bicycle preference and the progressive sharing of e-mobility, including e-scooters and e-cargo bikes.

In addition to energy efficiency and modern mobility, the flats offer a balcony, loggia or terrace with a garden area. Examples of modern features include designer vinyl flooring, underfloor heating with individual room control and floor-to-ceiling windows with electric shutters. "All of these benefits are creating great demand for the Sunshine Lofts," says Christoph Langfritz, CIO of the P&P Group: "Almost half of all residential units have already been sold, both to owner-occupiers and investors. This shows that our concept is working." The topping-out ceremony also marks the start of the next sales phase.

For Eva-Maria Zurek, the development in Bamberg is also an impressive sign of the P&P Group's capabilities: "We can realise projects reliably, flexibly and quickly, even in challenging times on the property market, because our structure has proven itself. This includes, for example, the individual awarding of construction contracts, a stable subcontractor network built up over decades and the use of technical in-house expertise in a construction and planning department. This pays off particularly well on a project like the Lagarde Campus."

About P&P Group:The P&P Group has been developing, revitalising and marketing residential construction projects and commercial properties for almost 30 years. With a total transaction volume of more than 3.3 billion euros and currently around 130 employees, P&P covers all areas of the value chain as an initiator, investor and asset manager. Its core competencies include the development of new buildings as well as the revitalisation and modernisation of old buildings worthy of preservation.Press-contact:Luzia WinklerIsaak-Loewi-Straße 1190763 FürthTelefon: +49 (0)911 – 766 06 146Mail: l.winkler@pp-group.comWolfgang LudwigMathias-Brüggen-Straße 12450829 KölnTelefon: +49 (0)221 – 292 19 282Mail: mail@ludwig-km.de