Residents are fighting against massive new buildings and the threat of shading. Around 140 new residents are expected to move into the planned new development area “Amperterrasse West’ in Grafrath.

The residents are concerned about the type of development, which is too massive and high. “Then we won’t get any sun at all, at least in spring and autumn. Maybe not even in summer,” says Mirko Kiesling-Kern.