"A conspicuous rift develops": Kiosk in Ami colony shuts down - ticketing and parcel services eliminated
Hitting Hard in Obergiesing-Fasangarten: The Closing Kiosk Saga
By Katrin Hildebrand
Brace yourselves, residents of the Ami settlement. The kiosk at Fasangarten station is about to shutter its doors, leaving a considerable void in your daily lives.
Elderly residents like Alois Schwarzhuber face the most impact. As the kiosk at Auguste-Kent-Platz will close at the end of the month, there goes a beloved meeting spot and a handy outlet for magazines, tobacco, and train tickets, particularly for those who shun smartphones. Moreover, it served as a parcel pickup point for many neighbors. "That's a big loss," laments the long-time Ami settler.
Schwarzhuber, the chair of the "Interest Community Housing Estate at Perlacher Forest and Tegernsee Road" association, reports that the store also helped tie the community together. Recently, it even acted as a parcel drop-off point for two delivery services. Unfortunately, only one remains; a disheartening reminder of the kiosk's dwindling relevance.
Fasangarten's Loss: Not the First and May Not Be the Last
This isn't the first time that a crucial facility in Fasangarten succumbs to changes. Around four years ago, the "Trafik" on Minnewitstraße met its demise due to an exorbitant rent hike. Along with the post office and post bank, it vanished—leaving an empty void that hasn't been filled yet. Schwarzhuber hopes for a new tenant with a similar array of services. However, the "Trafik" was never replaced, now it's home to a nail salon.
Though business spaces abound in the area, Schwarzhuber laments that a full replacement for the previous store remains elusive. When queried for reasons behind the closure, the kiosk team remained silent. Upon inquiry, no response has been received yet from the property management concerning any prospect of a comparable replacement.
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To Dig Deeper
- Inquire local Munich news sources or online community forums for updates on store closures and replacements.
- Google keyword searches like "Fasangarten Munich store closure" or "Fasangarten Munich new store opening."
- Join local community groups on platforms like Facebook or Nextdoor to see if residents have discussed recent store changes.
- consult the official city website or local business directories for listings of changes in local businesses.
- In the face of the kiosk closure at Fasangarten station, the nearby Obergiesing-Fasangarten community might consider exploring alternatives for fulfilling daily lifestyle needs, such as home-and-garden supplies or shopping essentials, which the kiosk previously provided.
- As a potential solution to mitigate the impending void from the kiosk's closure, residents could investigate local home-and-garden or shopping stores offering similar services, such as magazines, tobacco, or train tickets, that currently cater to the home-and-garden and lifestyle needs of the community.
