AUSSCHREIBUNG & ERÖRTERUNG
Ausschreibung für die Sanierung des Stadtparks = the Town Council invites expressions of interest for the redevelopment/reinvention of the city park
Ausschreibung für den Bau eines neuen Flughafenterminals = the construction of a new airport terminal has been put out to tender
das Bieterverfahren wird nächste Woche eingeleitet = the bidding process begins next week
der Bau eines neuen Bürokomplexes/die Sanierung der Innenstadt wird ausgeschrieben = City Council commissions the construction of a state-of-the-art office block; a tender offer/process for the regeneration of the city area is in the works
es ist geplant, eine neue Wohnsiedlung zu erschließen = the development of a new housing estate is in the pipeline
altes, marodes Industriegebäude/-grundstück wird zu einem modernen Unterhaltungsareal mit vielen Unterhaltungsmöglichkeiten für Jung und Alt umgewandelt = ugly duckling industrial building/site will be transformed into/repurposed as a modern precinct with plenty of attractions/ entertainmet options for young and old
Architekturbüro streckt seine Fühler aus = the city architecture office is putting out feelers to see how the community reacts to its plans for a new entertainment facility
um Zersiedlungen entgegenzutreten, werden neue Siedlungen für die Vororte konzipiert = new houses pop up in suburban areas with a view to containing/stemming/reining in urban sprawl/dysfunctional populous agglomeration
die Landbevölkerung wandert in die Großstädte, dabei wird die Kluft zwischen Land und Stadt größer = large urban centers drain life from the country side and thus the social fabric of farming communities is altered and the divide between city and country becomes wider Großstädte sind zersiedelt/überbevölkert/versiegelt = urban sprawl worsens in country’s big cities; many cities are overcrowded and look like a concrete jungle with their array of large buildings and roads
das Zentrum unserer Städte sollte zugunsten von Fußgängern umgestaltet werden = cities (i.e. downtown areas) should be reshaped and pedestrians must be put first; nowadays urban planners should definitely spare a thought for pedestrians
mit kostenlosem Transport plant Bürgermeister, das Leben in der Innenstadt nach der Pandemie zu reaktivieren = after the pandemic city mayor plans to reboot/kickstart city (downton) life with free CBD (central business district) transport
der Stadtkern wurde erheblich aufgehübscht = the city underwent a significant beautification
Mensch, diese Stadt hat sich total/richtig gemausert = boy, has this city come a long way, baby
mit dem neuen Hochhaus ist die schöne Aussicht weg = new high-rise will blot out view/sight from existing apartment blocks
Regierung/Bund fördert Bauaktivitäten = construction is under way to execute various government projects
viele Bewerber reichen Angebot ein = many companies put in/filed/lodged a bid; candidates are requested to apply for an expression of interest document
Hauptbieter prüfen Leistungen/Anforderungen = the leading contenders/main bidders will scope/canvass the extent of the needs/ requirements
die Projektunterlagen werden zeitnah veröffentlicht = a discussion paper containing detailed plans will be released soon
Vergabegespräche werden regelmäßig geführt = tender meetings are/will be conducted on a regular basis
Auswahlprozess ist noch nicht abgeschlossen und Firma ist noch im Rennen = the company is still in the race for the project Schwerpunke/Einzelheiten des Projekts werden vorgestellt = hearings on the development to determine its scope and its legality will be held; public forums/meetings will be conducted; plans will be made available for public inspection/display/exhibition; in a statement prepared by the relevant ministry, all key details of the proposed regulation, including its environmental impact as well its costs and benefits will be available for public discussion
im Rahmen der öffentlichen Konsultation kann eine Kopie des vorgeschlagenen Projekts vorab auf der Website angefordert werden = to facilitate public consultation a copy of the proposed project may be obtained from the webside in advance in order to facilitate public consultation
Erörterungstermine sind Pflicht = project details must be put on public display/exhibition for 90 days as required under federal environmental and planning laws; the new proposal must go through/is subject to a 60-day public commentary period; public comments may be submitted through (date); consultation process includes a 10-day appeals period; project management has to comply with a notice in a public place; developers and stakeholders convene regularly in a series of town halls (i.e. meetings)
Erörterungstermine werden verkündet = tender terms for public comments will be announced; project management will allow/declare a six week public commentary/comment period
öffentliche Personen/Organisationen können ihre Meinung äußern = project team will listen to arguments framed by the general public; initiators of the project pledge to undertake a comprehensive public consultation process; city intends to have the project goals judged in the court of public opinion/focus group/panel; lobby/civic/advocacy/focus/pressure groups/panels as well as the general public will get a say
auch die Meinungen anderer Gemeinden werden berücksichtigt = it is planned to go to consultation with the local/neighboring community groups; proposed development partners will conduct an extensive round of community consultations
man hat nicht genügend Information zum Projekt bekommen, sagt der Bauausschuss der Gemeinde = according to the community support group there has been a lack of consultation over the project
