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No. 2/2020
The METRO PROPERTIES
magazine
COMMUNITY
Why and how the community helps
us get through these times too
2 COMMUNITY – INTRO 3
Contents Editorial
INTRO
EXPLORE Dear colleagues, associates, partners and friends,
3 Editorial
14 O Christmas tree – can you also be sustainable? Advent is a time of anticipation and a time when we gladly seek
MANAGEMENT VIEW the company of others. This year has clearly shown us how just
4 Jürgen Schwarze and Jean-Christophe Bretxa much we need interpersonal contact and face-to-face exchanges.
on the topic of community – in the days of
Covid-19 After a turbulent year, we can now look forward to Christmas and
New Year’s Eve. And, once again, we need to marshal our forces at
a time when only a limited amount of community life is possible.
BACKGROUND
WE MOVE is here to support you, inform you and provide inspiration.
6 Community – where is the sense of
We still have a multitude of wonderful things to make Advent,
community?
Christmas and New Year’s Eve a joyful and uplifting holiday season,
such as purchasing a sustainable Christmas tree and baking tasty
amaretti cookies – to enjoy yourself or give away as a present. And
how about a relaxed evening by candlelight and an engaging,
entertaining podcast?
Forester Antonius Becker practices organic farming Hopefully, you will also appreciate the new sections in the magazine.
INVOLVEMENT, for example, is about energetic people who recog-
WE nise problems and tackle them. This time we had an exciting mee-
16 Project manager Julian Sommer talks about working ting on the banks of the Rhine and came to the happy conclusion
from home at the end of the year that community can make a real difference.
Why a sense of togetherness is so important WE CARE We wish you a peaceful Advent season, a happy Christmas and a
17 Community is good for us – it’s what we need to healthy New Year!
INVOLVEMENT – ‘WE NEED TO TACKLE IT stay healthy
TOGETHER’
8 Heike Robin and Victoria Blocksdorf on NEW PERSPECTIVES The WE MOVE editorial team
cleaning up the banks of the Rhine 18 Time to calm down
19 A reflective moment of inspiration at the end of the year
INTERNATIONAL
10 2020 – what a year: A review of the year METRO AND US
from our regions 20 Delicious and awesome! – Karl Romboy on relaxed
holidays in the kitchen
ARCHITECTURE & PEOPLE
PROJECTS 22 Season’s greetings from Warsaw and Istanbul
12 METRO Campus of the future – living and OUTLOOK
working in a new dimension 23 Starting the new year with great feedback
Heike Robin Annika Gründel
Discover WE MOVE
An urban vision on United!
4 COMMUNITY – MANAGEMENT VIEW 5
December is the month to reflect on the year that has passed,
but it is also the time to look ahead and establish goals. Our
managing directors have taken the time to give us a wealth of
“Working The key to our success: the power of
relationships
together
The relocation of our Düsseldorf
insights into their views on management. colleagues to the METRO Campus not
only marks a spatial transition, but
also a cultural one in terms of the way
‘The motto for is key!”
we work together.
‘Fantastic teams can master big
changes.’ My words from the previous
2020: back on the
magazine are both a motto and a
maxim. The Guiding Principles provide
us with good orientation here as well.
road to success.’
My favourite Guiding Principle is
‘Power of Relationships’. This is one of
our success factors and our strength
that we have to maintain.
These are challenging times, but it is
up to us to make them successful.
Working hand in hand and in a
Jürgen Schwarze, CFO: With the and tackle new projects. We have had project pipeline is filled – so now it’s Jean-Christophe Bretxa, CEO: That’s We must continue to position ourselves focused manner. Likewise, we have to
Cartagena and China transactions in a number of very successful years. In up to us. right – because of Cartagena, we have strategically maintain the momentum. We are
2020, we have jointly brought major 2020, on the other hand, we suffered reduced our retail portfolio this year, What does the focus on the wholesale entering the new year, 2021, with
projects to a successful conclusion. some setbacks – and not all of them The METRO Campus is a landmark and now we have to focus our attention business mean for METRO PROPERTIES? confidence.
The Fokus project is ‘in progress’. were Covid-19-related. The sale of the project that will allow us to demon- on our specialty centres in Germany, How do we contribute to the success
These are outstanding landmarks that Real hypermarkets has significantly strate our expertise. We have reached Poland and Turkey. of METRO’s operational business?
have earned us a great deal of reduced our retail business. The loss of an important milestone this year with METRO aims to be the ‘Champion for
attention and respect – also in the valued employees has left some gaps. the launch of the urban design Especially now that we are facing a Independent Business’. So how can we
METRO world. It goes without saying Such a major shift certainly puts a competition. pandemic, they are important and safe support the national subsidiaries in
that the workload was intensive and damper on the amount of entrepreneu- sources for the supply of goods. The this endeavour?
‘If we go back to
required considerable effort and rial drive in the company, in both big This year we have shown that we are aim here is to generate sales and
energy. In addition, Covid-19 has been ways and small, and now we have to at our best when we work on projects operate cost-effectively. METRO operates around 700 stores in
a constant challenge – and continues pull together to recharge our batteries. together and in a highly focused 34 countries, and roughly half of these
the way things
to keep us on our toes. manner. Taking this awareness with us Although we are facing challenging properties are owned by the group,
New energy for 2021 into the coming year, we will continue times, we have succeeded in signing while the other half are leased from
The pandemic has had an impact on the Our outlook for the future should be to establish ourselves as a project-dri- leases with new, big-name tenants like third parties. Historically, we have
real estate sector and consequently on
us as well, resulting in everything from
optimistic and positive: we want to get
back on the road to success by
ven company and position ourselves
even more prominently as a group-
Decathlon, FitX, Woolworth and Tedi. focused on our role as owners. Today,
however, following a series of sale- were, we will have
lost the lesson. May
shortfalls in rent to transactions that addressing our core issues, managing wide service and solution provider. Negotiations with other potential and-leaseback transactions that were
had to be postponed and important operational tasks and delivering tenants are at an advanced stage – successfully executed by our internal
trade fairs that were cancelled. We were excellent results. The medium and We are entering the new year as a also in Turkey and Poland. Transactions team, the importance of
we rise up and do
able to minimise the negative aspects, long-term business planning of METRO close-knit and effective community. the leased portfolio cannot be ignored.
but now we have to think big again PROPERTIES has been completed, our
How can we support METRO in further
optimising its international store
better.’
Our thanks go
network by assuring professional
portfolio management in partnership
‘I feel like Jürgen Klopp with
Community is the theme of the with these external landlords? In this
hour here, too, and it serves as role, the team of InTecSol is a major
Liverpool. Last season we won out to you! an important source of inspira-
tion, solidarity and energy that
extends well beyond the work
asset in combination with our real
estate expertise. I see further growth
opportunities on the horizon here for
everything and now, after a period
context. METRO PROPERTIES.
This year has been rough for
all of us. We would like to We wish you a wonderful We are entering the new year with a
with mixed results, we have to show thank all of our colleagues for
their unwavering dedication
and commitment. Now is the
Advent season and a merry
Christmas. A happy and
healthy New Year to all of you.
full project pipeline. In terms of its
dimensions, the METRO Campus is
that we can be successful again.’
certainly the project with the greatest
time to find renewed strength, appeal – both a challenge and an
to recharge our batteries.
Yours, Jean-Christophe opportunity. This is a unique landmark
project that once again demonstrates
WE MOVE is here to give you a and Jürgen our broad expertise in the property life
suggestion or two – and some cycle, as we have already successfully
food for thought. shown with the Am Albertussee
property in Düsseldorf.
6 COMMUNITY – BACKGROUND 7
Where is the sense Let’s play
Why do we play anyway? First of all, clearly no Kapla Challenge
of community?
other species does this as intensively as humans. The challenge here is to find the perfect balance
We now know that it is immensely important for – with 16 pinewood planks and 12 building cards.
children to play freely – that they always engage
in precisely the playful activities that they need
for their development. Some adults no longer
play at all, but they would also have something to
gain: mental agility and relaxation, for instance –
What happens to a community that has to keep its distance? How and a great social experience.
does it remain strong and intact come what may? Nicole Wronski
is a New Work advisor at Blackboat, a company that specialises in Pictures – Spiel des Jahres (Game of the Year)
New Work technologies. As a trained journalist and psychologist, 2020
she takes an analytical approach to the social impact of the This delightful haptic family game calls for
coronavirus pandemic. creativity and the ability to think abstractly. All
players receive material sets containing toy
blocks, shoelaces, symbol cards and other
things that can be used to depict motifs from
? What impact do the contact restrictions have on
communities?
photo cards and, ideally, make them
recognisable. And that’s how you earn
‘We don’t have
We are social beings and we need interpersonal interactions, points. You can also add your own photos to
also in a physical sense. For example, the ‘cuddle hormone’ the game.
to distance our-
oxytocin has a positive effect on our stress levels. The restrictions
have different impacts depending on each individual situation – a
harmonious household with plenty of space and a large garden is Music brings people together
selves socially ...’
certainly different than a relationship crisis and existential How can we harness the community-generating energy of
fears in a 2-room flat. The current crisis has been a great music when collective concerts and singing in large groups is
test of endurance for us all, with potentially serious impossible? With Spotify, for example, shared playlists can be
consequences. This is also reflected, for example, in created. That way, people can use the Advent period to
the rising incidence of domestic create musical albums for the Christmas season and feel
violence. connected to others – at least when it comes to your favouri-
te music.
? How do we maintain a sense of community despite
working remotely? No celebrating this year
Many people are literally exhausted from today’s Our tradition of festive Christmas celebrations has been put
seemingly endless digital exchanges – and researchers have on hold this year. The reasons for this are perfectly unders-
even dubbed this phenomenon ‘Zoom fatigue’. This is tandable and essential. And yet – feelings such as melancholy
especially true in a remote work context, where we often and frustration do not always listen to reason, but may be the
attend one videoconference after the other. When evening driving force behind creating some minor alternatives. Via
rolls around, we have no desire also to attend a social event Teams, people get together for a mulled wine and biscuits,
via a video link. As long as the coronavirus restrictions allow send Christmas greetings via United, take a walk with a
it, the better alternative is to exit the digital space entirely colleague, exchange recipes, ideas for gifts or tips for cultural
and meet someone face-to-face, for example, for a coffee events online and on the best streaming series. Despite the
walk. After all, sunlight, fresh air and exercise are important distance – or perhaps because of it: stay in touch!
for our psyche, especially during the winter months..
? ‘... it’s a
In your opinion, does the new solidarity
mentioned by sociologist Heinz Bude really exist? More togetherness – because it feels good
matter of
I currently sense a greater degree of irritation in everyday life Solidarity is experiencing a renaissance during the pandemic. Book tip:
and the mood is different than it was last summer. This is also German sociologist Heinz Bude argues that we have had a ‘Die Corona-Gesellschaft’
due to the prevention paradox: if measures such as the first new experience during the coronavirus pandemic, namely
social
(The Coronavirus Society)
lockdown are effective, the reason why they were taken in the that we are responsible for ourselves by being responsible for
first place is no longer apparent. This can lead people to become others. Bude believes that we may witness a shift from M. Volkmer, K. Werner (eds.):
solidarity!’
less willing to restrict their personal freedom now that we have neoliberalism to solidarity. This is driven by the feeling of The coronavirus crisis is above all a social
entered the second wave. one’s own vulnerability and the need for protection. crisis, with profound impacts on
cohesion in our country. The essays
And this brings us to the topic of framing: the term ‘social gathered here were written during the
distancing’ is still widely used in the media. We don’t have to Nicole Wronski, months of the state of emergency. They
distance ourselves socially, just physically. Physical distancing New Work Advisor, Blackboat By the way, 20 December is take stock of the situation in the
would be a more appropriate term for this. Or better yet – social coronavirus society and point to
solidarity. We humans benefit when we do something good for International Human Solidarity Day! prospects for the future once it is over.
others, in this case staying at home.
8 COMMUNITY – INVOLVEMENT 9
Raising awareness is the first big step
Victoria Blocksdorf sees harnessing the community as
‘We need to
the key to overcoming the feeling of powerlessness Setting an example for sustainability!
that many of us have as individuals. We are all in the Victoria Blocksdorf also hosts what she calls the Corporate
same boat and we can solve our problems together. In Cleanup for companies that want to raise their employees’
this context, collecting rubbish as a group can be an awareness of environmental protection and organise a great
tackle it
empowering experience. Blocksdorf says that her team event. In the introductory presentation to these events,
initiatives are always also a means of raising awaren- she cites facts, illustrates how things are interconnected and
ess and appealing to people’s shared sense of provides concrete suggestions for our daily lives: why is each
responsibility. The focus on the rivers clearly illustrates and every one of us responsible for combating plastic waste?
how everything is linked together. The waste that What needs to be taken into account when disposing of waste
together!’
enters the Rhine here may soon find its way into the and how can each of us simply reduce our use of plastic every
North Sea and become part of the torrent of plastics day? School classes are also invited to take part. Practical
choking the world’s oceans. Becoming galvanised into activities are a particularly effective way for children to learn
action also involves an understanding of how our how the world around them is interconnected. And what could
refuse threatens the very basis of our existence – the be more compelling than digging up decades-old vestiges of
sea, which produces 75% of the oxygen that we the past and understanding that today’s actions have an
breathe. This is a shocking realisation that we can impact on the future – in both a negative and a positive sense.
perhaps simply push aside at a theoretical level, but it
is a different story when we can GRASP the problem Looking to the future!
with our own hands. With every bag, lighter, plastic Blockblocks Cleanup gGmbH is urging people during the
bottle and cigarette that we pick up, we feel that coronavirus crisis to go out on their own to collect rubbish
much more responsible and experience first-hand that and post the results on social media under the hashtag
we can make a difference in the here and now. #alleinsammeln. This allows each individual to make their very
own contribution while still highlighting our shared successes.
Heike Robin also sees the seemingly pristine Rhine
River with slightly different eyes after this inspiring But it’s also important to look to the future and Victoria
experience. The 2 women went to work immediately Blocksdorf is upbeat about the wide array of possibilities. She
and quickly collected a large bag of litter. According aims to branch out to sub-groups that independently organise
to the communicator at METRO PROPERTIES, such an Cleanups, step up efforts to raise awareness by giving talks
undertaking could also conceivably be part of a future and presentations, organise partnership-based sponsorships
corporate event. ‘Sustainable management, assuming and plan large-scale campaigns to ‘globalise the impact,’ as
responsibility, setting an example – all of these are she puts it. She cites Canadian David Katz and his environmen-
tenets of our corporate DNA as stated in the Guiding tal organisation Plastic Bank, founded in 2013, as an example
Principles,’ says Robin, ‘and it is an important state- of how the mechanisms of the capital market can be used to
ment that we convey to the outside world through fight for a clean environment. The idea is to pay people,
such initiatives’. especially in poor countries, an adequate amount of money to
collect and sort plastic waste. ‘Collecting plastic in the oceans
is one of the great opportunities for mankind to preserve a
planet worth living on, with opportunities for all segments of
the population,’ says Katz, who has also already lent a helping
hand with one of the Blockblocks Cleanups in Düsseldorf.
It was on a trip around the world or, more precisely,
on a beach in Hawaii, that Victoria Blocksdorf decided
to tackle the problem. There was a huge fishing net in
which a bunch of rubbish was caught and which she
The Rhine is showing its best side on this sunny could not budge, even with the help of her husband. It
autumn day. Heike Robin and Victoria Blocksdorf was clear to her that something had to be done and
have met not far from the METRO PROPERTIES that it would take a lot of people to do it. She tied a
headquarters to talk about sustainability and blue cord from the net around her wrist to remind
concrete involvement. They are standing right on herself of this situation and back in Düsseldorf began
the banks of the river, where Blockblocks Cleanup organising clean-up operations on the Rhine, which
gGmbH has already managed to achieve so washes more than 10 tonnes of rubbish into the sea
much with its initiatives. every year. That was back in 2018. Much has happened
since then: in late 2019, she founded the non-profit
Victoria Blocksdorf raves about the collective Blockblocks Cleanup gGmbH and swapped her job as
So far, over 10,000 kg of waste has been collected in the
Cleanup operations. ‘Anyone who has been with a graphic designer for an ongoing commitment to
countryside!
us sees the world with different eyes,’ she says clean up bodies of water. About once a month, Follow Blockblocks online:
with confidence. As far as the 39-year-old is between 50 and 70 people attend the 2-hour Clean- Detailed information about Cleanups,
concerned, collecting rubbish along the Rhine ups on the banks of the Rhine in Düsseldorf. A core events and presentations can be found MPULSE on ways of
and other bodies of water is merely a means of team of 5 to 10 people is almost always involved and at www.blockblocks.de as well as on stopping the deluge
setting sustainable processes in motion. helps with the organisation. Valuable support also Facebook and Instagram. of plastic.
came from other sources, such as the city’s environ-
mental agency and the Fritz Henkel Stiftung.
10 COMMUNITY – INTERNATIONAL 11
2020 – WHAT A YEAR! During negotiations with the landlord, the colleagues also
managed to get the proprietor to shoulder part of the rent
shortfall due to the lockdown. It was a truly Herculean task
Furthermore, we have continued development on our
research and analysis tools, such as Parking Space Analysis
and the research database/market tracker, which form the
that was only achieved through very intensive teamwork. basis for our daily work.
A year of enormous challenges is drawing to a close. How has
METRO PROPERTIES dealt with this in the various regions? What We have succeeded in advancing and completing numerous At the same time, we have gained insights into the develop-
do we look back on with pride and what makes us confident about projects, some of which had been in the pipeline for a long ment and value enhancement potential of our entire portfolio
the new year? time. Here are some examples: and can use this as a basis for setting priorities for the
coming years.
• Conclusion of an agreement to convert the disused first
floor of the San Donato METRO store in Milan, Italy, into the Effective and regular communication is and continues to be
Region developments, rental improvements and refurbishments. new head office of METRO Italy the key to successful work. This includes all parties involved:
our colleagues in the various countries, in Düsseldorf and in
Germany
Our colleagues reacted professionally and thoroughly to the • Opening of the first Ukrainian Ikea pick-up point Saarbrücken. Take, for example, our first ‘virtual regional
special management needs of our retail parks during the workshop’, which included a joint tele-lunch in early October.
pandemic and were able, for instance, to implement and • A remote due diligence of the real estate portfolio of the
successfully finalise the refurbishment concepts in Alzey and recently acquired Portuguese FSD company Aviludo
BY OLIVER BORG, DIRECTOR PROJECT DEVELOPMENT &
REGION GERMANY
Erfurt – and also attain full occupancy. These are achieve-
ments that we will certainly continue to celebrate in 2021. ‘Impressive! A truly
Herculean task.’
Over the past year, we have overcome many unprecedented
challenges. For example, we managed to switch to remote We also worked on additional national and international
working virtually overnight. This was a remarkable achieve- project developments – above all our flagship project METRO
ment, especially with such a large team as in the Region Campus in Düsseldorf. With the launch of the urban design
Germany. Contending with these initially unfamiliar work competition, we have reached a milestone that we have been
processes, we were nevertheless able to meet our responsibi- working intensively to achieve for years. The project develop-
lities and provide the customary level of quality. There are no ments at our locations in Pforzheim, Hürth, Neuss, Brühl and
issues or projects that have been left behind or ‘scorched’ on Bad Hersfeld are at an advanced planning stage.
the back burner – thanks to the performance of each indivi-
dual and our collective efforts as a team. Another project that is particularly worth mentioning is one
that also directly concerns us here at METRO PROPERTIES: construction on-site. Furthermore, MCC Turkey had decided
The Cartagena project has continued to largely dominate our for the move of the Düsseldorf colleagues from the ‘Am not to open any more stores at that location. An unfinished
day-to-day business in 2020, but we have managed to strike Albertussee’ premises to the Campus, the team is working on building with no future tenant/buyer had been one of the
a healthy balance. During the pandemic, our asset managers, diverse office concepts that reflect our pioneering role as the biggest challenges for quite some time.
project developers and architects and engineers were group’s real estate experts.
confronted with a full range of tasks, from property hand- • The first development project in St. Petersburg, Russia, is
overs and lease extensions to the letting of vacant space, site
Region Asia ready to be marketed. This will be the first step towards
‘Each and every one of us has
further development projects in this attractive market.
BY GÜNDÜZ BAYER, DIRECTOR REGION ASIA • The China Twins project was concluded successfully in close
made a great contribution!’
All of a sudden, everyone had to contend with a new way of cooperation with our colleagues in Düsseldorf.
working. We at METRO PROPERTIES Turkey had been trying
to implement this new way of working for quite some time, • Reducing vacancy in our M1 centres was another great
but Covid-19 facilitated the transition. Nevertheless, keeping accomplishment by the Leasing and Centre Management
the team together and motivated was less challenging than teams. It is really remarkable that our colleagues were able
expected. Now, after nearly 8 months, the team is getting to sign several new contracts in these challenging times
Region Europe used to the advantages of the ‘new business life’ and is
realising that there might be no going back. Not looking into
while negotiating Covid-19 rent reductions and securing a
safe shopping environment. Well done – you have earned
people’s eyes and not having direct contact is very unusual our respect!
BY NILS KULMANN, DIRECTOR REGION EUROPE and challenging for someone like me who sets great store in
It was a year of unexpected and profound changes in our every member of our team, for personal contact and observing those around me. Not being For the first time in 22 years, there will be no New Year’s Eve
business environment. After we had met the asset managers which I would like to thank everyone. able to travel for the first time in 10 years was a huge perso- celebration and none of our legendary terrace parties. But
from all European countries in Düsseldorf in February for our nal change for me. Before the coronavirus, I was used to what is most important is that all METRO PROPERTIES
usual regional workshop, we suddenly found ourselves con- The commitment and effectiveness being on the road for nearly 80 days out of the year. Now my colleagues and their families are safe and healthy!
fronted with a completely different reality: no site visits, no of METRO PROPERTIES Poland’s M1 longest ‘trip’ is from my study to the living room.
face-to-face negotiations, no meetings with colleagues on-site. Centre Management team was impressive in this respect. The
colleagues were confronted overnight with the challenge of Several challenging issues were resolved in 2020:
At the same time, the situation made it urgently necessary for closing large sections of the centres and making continued • Nearly an entire 10,000 m² shop next to our Bursa MCC
us to coordinate very intensively, both internally and with our
business partners and associates (above all tenants and
business operations ‘virus-proof’. store that had been empty for years was leased to a
bookstore with the help of external and internal Microsoft ‘Well done – you have
earned our respect!’
landlords), in order to effectively respond to the crisis. Thanks In addition to an ongoing dialogue with policymakers, the Teams meetings. The concept and decoration are unique
to relationships that have been established over the years, next step was to speak with each tenant and find tailored-ma- and add great value to the location.
this worked surprisingly well. It enabled us to reach agree- de, sound solutions for operations and leasing. In total, more
ments within a short period of time that strengthened than 400 rental agreements were adjusted and extended • Selling the unfinished MCC store in Kartal, Istanbul, was one
METRO’s cash position at the height of the crisis while within a few months. of the highlights of the year. The contractor, DKY, had run
stabilising tenant relationships. This was only possible thanks into financial difficulties and was unable to pursue the
to the tremendous flexibility and dedication of each and
12 COMMUNITY – ARCHITECTURE & PROJECTS 13
METRO Campus of ‘With the urban design competition, we are calling on
architects and urban developers to develop ideas for the
the future – living integration of living and working space, retail, restau-
and working in a new rants, leisure and local recreation into the design of the
dimension MET RO Campus of the future. The vision is to create a
diversified and lively urban district in the heart of the
Düsseldorf metropolitan region.’
Stefan Herbert, Head of Studio,
Corporate Project Development
We are responding to worldwide rapid urban growth by optimally
and sustainably integrating our locations into the cities of tomor-
row – with concepts that provide innovative solutions in response
!
to demographic transitions along with changing environmental
conditions, work surroundings and lifestyles. In a world with
?
increasingly flexible ways of living, we provide spaces where
people can meet and enjoy life.
We intend to pave the way for these approaches with an open urban design Interview on United with
competition. Our basic idea is to use the urban restructuring of the METRO Campus Jean-Christophe Bretxa (CEO of
area to create a diversified and lively urban district with an attractive mix of METRO PROPERTIES) and
innovative living and working space. It will be a city within the city, in the heart of Christof Knop (CEO of METRO
the Düsseldorf metropolitan region, with the international headquarters of METRO Germany).
AG right at its centre. This will feature a sustainable mixture of uses, including the
METRO administration, residential uses, retail, restaurants, services and leisure,
combined with highly attractive open spaces.
The district is to be predominantly car-free and characterised by well-designed
public parks and spaces. This will allow METRO to make a valuable contribution to
society and show how economic, ecological and social objectives can all be
successfully combined.
METRO Campus of the future – a conceptual study
A prime location with outstanding prospects for development In cooperation with the Landeshauptstadt Düsseldorf,
‘Working in close cooperation with the Düsseldorf is an attractive city. There has been an ongoing
influx of new residents to the state capital of North Rhine-
METRO PROPERTIES has launched a 2-phase urban
design competition involving national and international
Landeshauptstadt Düsseldorf, we are
Westphalia. The demand for urban residential and commer- architecture and urban planning offices. In the first
cial properties far exceeds the limited available inner-city phase, a jury of experts will select the best 5 designs,
space. which will then be further elaborated in a second, more
committed to collaborative processes,
in-depth phase.
The METRO Campus is an institution that has evolved over
decades in the Grafenberg district of Düsseldorf. Its location In June 2021, the winner of the competition will be
participation and the acceptance of
between the city centre, Grafenberg Forest, Düsseltal and selected by a jury of experts consisting of representati-
Flingern makes the area unique. When it was purchased in ves of METRO PROPERTIES and Düsseldorf politicians
1967, the site was still in an industrial area on the outskirts of and public officials.
all players and stakeholders.’ the city; today, decades later, it has become an inner-city
location. From an urban planning and property management
perspective, the location has enormous potential for develop-
ment. Our METRO Campus comprises 9.2 ha of space that For the latest
Annika Gründel, Project Manager could be used for alternative purposes. information, see
PR & Internal Communications www.metro-campus.de
14 COMMUNITY – EXPLORE 15
A pivotal experience and a plan
‘There must be another way.’ This was the conclusion that
O
Becker, who takes an active interest in political issues, came to
after a friend invited him to take a sightseeing flight over the
Sauerland region. He was so appalled by the extent of conven-
tional plantations with their monocultures, which are of no use
to the native flora and fauna, that he decided to do things
Christmas
differently. ‘The Sauerland region is the birthplace of the
springs that supply the Ruhr area,’ says the forester, adding:
‘This is where the good water comes from.’ And this water has
to be protected from insecticides and herbicides that enter the
groundwater through the soil. The Waldgärtnerei am Odin
forest nursery is living proof that, although sustainable
tree!
cultivation is a laborious undertaking, it is well worth the
effort. These days, many consumers have no qualms about
paying a few euros extra for environmentally friendly cultiva-
tion and Christmas trees that have not been treated with
chemicals. Another option is to purchase a Christmas tree in a
pot, which the organic farm also offers. Here, too, it is import-
ant to take a closer look. Many consumers are not aware that
The Sauerland region is one of the leading areas in Germany for digging up the plant damages the extensive root system and
the growing and selling of Christmas trees. According to the the tree has no chance of growing later. It is better to grow the
environmental organisation Robin Wood, about one third of the fir directly in a pot, even if it means that your own Christmas
approximately 28 million trees sold in the country each year come tree is a bit smaller than the traditional trees purchased at the
from this region in North Rhine-Westphalia. Most of the trees in market. ‘Anything else,’ says Becker, ‘is just a sham,’ or as
the region are cultivated conventionally, using pesticides and people now call it: greenwashing.
herbicides, on large plantations. Anyone who would rather not
place such a tree in their living room, but prefers organic quality For further reading: MPULSE
instead, will have to do some serious searching. interviews Veronika Pountcheva,
Global Director Corporate
WE MOVE has done the research and come up with a solution: in Responsibility, METRO AG.
Sundern, in the heart of the picturesque Hochsauerland district,
Antonius Becker runs a forest nursery called Waldgärtnerei am
Odin. ‘Trees are my life,’ says the forester, and you can immediately
sense that he has put his heart and soul into this venture. In
addition to typical indigenous species, he is also experimenting
with exotic varieties like sequoias, red oaks and sugar maple to
do his bit for biodiversity in the age of climate change. Where can I buy these Christmas trees?
The lovely plants from the forest nursery in Sundern
can be admired and purchased at Lammertzhof in
It takes time and compost
Kaarst-Büttgen – a conveniently close location for
Another area of focus is the cultivation of Christmas trees,
residents of Düsseldorf. Or you can mark 19 and 20
mainly Nordmann firs. The Germans’ most popular variety is
December on your calendar, which is when you can cut
native to Georgia, and this is also where Becker obtains his
and buy your own tree and enjoy a mulled wine and a
seeds, which he plants in small beds. This is a lengthy process
panoramic view of the surrounding Sauerland country-
because during the first few years the delicate seedlings grow
side.
very slowly, at least above ground. A bit of sheep’s wool
keeps the deer from nibbling on the young trunk and dama-
Our recommendations:
ging it. Most of the plant’s energy goes towards growing a
– Buy from local growers
deep root system. ‘But the plants around it grow plenty fast
– Keep an eye out for high-quality organic seals like
by comparison,’ explains Becker, ‘and you have to constantly
Bioland and Demeter
remove vegetation to keep the area free of weeds.’ It is well
– No clear-cutting, pesticides, fertilisers or drainage
worth the effort, though, because the herbicides used on
measures are used in the cultivation of organic
other plantations to combat competing plants have a lasting
Christmas trees
detrimental impact on the soil. In the Waldgärtnerei am Odin
– On the Robin Wood list you will find sales outlets in
forest nursery, a shovel of compost accelerates the growth,
North Rhine-Westphalia and Saarland
and so after 3 to 4 years the approximately 20–30 cm high fir
trees are finally ready to be planted in rows. Here, too, regular
GET YOUR OWN CHRISTMAS TREE
mowing is required to prevent the weeds and shrubs from
When: on 19 and 20 December 2020
crowding out the young trees. The classic Christmas tree that
Where: Bergstraße in 59846 Sundern
adorns people’s living rooms at home is between 7 and 12
With: Antonius Becker
years old. It is a long process, but here in Sundern they
pursue it with a great deal of conviction.
Our tip for Saarland:
Daily Christmas tree sales at Gut Lindenfels in 66440
More images of the forest
Blieskastel (about 25 km from Saarbrücken)
nursery will soon be available
on United. Stay tuned!
16 COMMUNITY – WE AT METRO PROPERTIES COMMUNITY – WE CARE 17
k w e c a n vi e w !
‘ I t h i n a n ? How to stay
t i o n a s
this situa .’ healthy
opp o r t u n i t y
Julian Sommer, Senior Project Manager Transactions, has been with During the first lockdown, we learned to reorganise our lives.
METRO PROPERTIES since autumn 2017. In our new section, WE AT Many people have become surprisingly adept at juggling working
METRO PROPERTIES, this father of 2, a passionate hobby craftsman at home, homeschooling and homework. Now, we all find oursel-
and nature lover, tells us about the pitfalls of working from home ves in the second wave, which experts say will be more difficult to
with small children and talks about what helps to calm the nerves. handle. What we all need now are well-defined daily routines,
more time to reach out to others and, last but not least, good
sources of light for those short winter days.
After 9 months working almost entirely from What positive developments could be triggered
home, what’s your conclusion? or accelerated by the coronavirus pandemic? Acclaimed psychotherapists Marie Bartholomäus and Leonhard
As a preventive measure and for our protection, in In our fast-paced and increasingly digitalised world, I feel Schilbach have developed a manual that recommends specific
mid-March we switched to working from home from one day that the coronavirus pandemic is helping people to be tuned exercises to help you stay psychologically healthy despite cons-
to the next and have been doing so ever since. At first, of in to their surroundings, to pay more attention to their own traints on socialising and going out.*
course, this major transition took some getting used to, but needs and the needs of their families, and to adopt a more
we were able to adapt to the new daily routines relatively relaxed attitude towards many things. To a certain extent, our
quickly. Most importantly, it has paid off that we have given a normal routines have had to slow down due to public policy 1. Reach out to others 3. Blow off some steam
clear structure to the day, with times set aside for specific decisions, although this has made it necessary to rethink how Schilbach and his colleague recommend, for example, a Regular exercise is not always easy to get during periods of
activities (work, childcare, organisational matters and time we live our daily lives. But it is also clear that this pandemic clearly structured daily routine – it is extremely important to restricted contact – without workouts at the gym, without
off). This has been actually the biggest challenge so far, has economic repercussions that we will continue to feel for actively manage your own time, that is, to determine what courses at local clubs and without team sports. And yet it is
because my work is mainly project-oriented and there are many years to come. you do and what is good for you. ‘Many people don’t give essential to continue to be active, as it boosts your immune
always phases in a project that are more intensive and require enough thought to creating a counterweight to compulsory system, enhances your inner balance and helps you blow off
more time and attention. Under the conditions imposed with Covid-19, social interac- activities during the lockdown,’ Schilbach explains. A list of steam if you’re feeling frustrated or dreary. At any rate, your
tions are no longer so easy-going either these days. Not activities that includes specific times can provide orientation daily schedule should include 30 minutes of exercise. Let’s
What measures or rituals can help maintain a everyone can rely on an intact social network, and this and be helpful. Calling a friend or relative should also be move!
sense of community even during periods when increases the risk of social segregation, especially for senior noted down here. ‘If we stand in solidarity with all those who
people are practicing social distancing? citizens who live alone. But I also think that there are positive are not doing so well in the crisis and help them, we alleviate 4. Light to beat the winter blues
In our department, we immediately established a set time aspects to this situation and it can be viewed as an opportu- their suffering, but also help to keep ourselves healthy,’ If there is simply no time for a walk during your lunch break or
every day to discuss general and specific issues. Technical nity. By this I mean that in many respects we can rethink our Schilbach says. This is an important insight and a call for you have to head to work in the dark, there are alternatives for
solutions like videoconferencing ensure that people do not own actions and, above all, we should savour more intensively more togetherness and reaching out to others. your workplace. Daylight lamps are used – also for medical
‘lose sight’ of each other and that the sense of community is those special moments that have become a rarity. reasons – to alleviate light deficiency symptoms. The body
maintained. We also engage in lively exchanges of ideas in 2. Get some fresh air releases more serotonin and produces less melatonin, which
smaller working groups within the department – at a profes- Taking a walk should be an essential part of your daily can help with fatigue and mood swings in winter. It is best to
sional level and also privately. The boundaries between routine. People tend to get less exercise, fresh air and position the lamp right next to your computer screen to
professional and private life are often blurred here. But it also daylight in winter, but this is extremely important for our compensate for the high-energy blue light that is suspected of
Daddy working from home
helps at times like this if personal matters are not given short well-being. When taking a walk in the fresh air, the luminous causing eye diseases as well as sleep and concentration
shrift. intensity is 2,500 lux even on dull winter days, which is higher disorders.
than the 500 to 600 lux typically encountered indoors. So
‘My children (aged 2 and 5 in March) had no idea what get out whenever you have the chance!
work was and why we were suddenly all at home. In
that respect, apart from the effort of getting everyt-
hing halfway organised, there were also some hilarious
moments, like when the children burst into the room
and I was in the midst of a videoconference. You can’t
switch off the microphone and webcam quickly
enough! My direct colleagues already knew my
children, but now many other colleagues and external
business partners have also come to know them. Info+
Some things you should bear in mind when choosing a
In the beginning, I also didn’t soften or change my lamp:
own background in the videoconference because I • Minimum 10,000 lux
simply wasn’t familiar with this function. As a result, of • Between 5,300 and 6,500 kelvin
course, my colleagues now know what my daughter’s • Designated as a full-spectrum lamp and certified
room and other rooms at home look like’. medical device
Julian Sommer, Senior Project * Download the guidelines on staying • Tablet design with a stand for flexible positioning
Manager Transactions psychologically healthy (‘Psychisch • Dimming function – for brighter days and seasons
gesund bleiben …’, in German, PDF).
18 COMMUNITY – NEW PERSPECTIVES 19
Christmas is:
Time to calm down
Social cocooning –
A time to read, a time to listen,
the new nest-building ‘DIE ZEIT. Was mein Leben reicher In our foodie podcast ‘Deep Dive Gastro’,
macht: Neue Glücksmomente aus dem Joël Kaczmarek and diverse experts from
trend Alltag’ (DIE ZEIT. The things that make METRO AG talk to restaurateurs and
For many of us, it was a comfort to be in my life richer: new joyful moments from industry insiders about innovations and
contact with the people in our immediate daily life): this German book is filled trends in the food service industry.
surroundings during the first lockdown. with gems from the popular readers’ contribution column Restaurant owners tell us about their
Suddenly forced to stay at home, the published by DIE ZEIT weekly newspaper, which shows week practical experience, world-class chefs
focus of attention quickly shifted to after week that it is often life’s little things that get us through whisk us into their culinary worlds and
those around us. Withdrawing to the the day. The perfect gift for your loved ones – or for yourself. start-up business personalities give us
private sphere is also known as cocoo- insights into their product strategies.
and a time to bake!
ning, which is a recurring trend.
What is new this time around is the
social aspect, which includes interacting
with other people. The home is a safe
retreat where you can be with people
from your close circle of friends and
family, the antithesis of a world that has
become overwhelmingly complex. In
times of contact restrictions, this ‘old’
trend becomes a pressing necessity.
Discover a
philosopher Amaretti morbidi – the soft side Cocoa beans: a superfood that
of the Italian classic makes you happy and healthy!
Wilhelm Schmid, 67, is a philosopher who lives in Berlin. He
calls his concept the philosophy of the art of living and is a Ingredients • 60 g egg whites Not only does it taste great, but its beneficial effects on mind
much sought-after lecturer on many of life’s big questions, (makes about 20 biscuits) (2 medium-sized eggs) and body are just as remarkable. Cocoa contains high levels
including the nature of happiness, serenity, friendship and • 275 g ground almonds (or • 11/2 tsp amaretto (or bitter of iron, potassium and magnesium, it increases serotonin
enmity – to name just a few. In essence, he promotes attitu- 125 g ground pistachios almond essence) levels and thus our sense of well-being, has a positive effect
des and ways of doing things that are closely connected with and 150 g ground almonds) • Grated rind of 1 orange on blood vessels, its antioxidants boost our immune system
people’s everyday lives and transcend conventional trends • 140 g sugar • 50 g icing sugar and increased levels of dopamine help us get through the day
and movements. Schmid also sees the coronavirus crisis as ‘a • 1 pinch of salt feeling more cheerful and motivated. Sounds like a natural
wonderful school of life that has the potential to put us back remedy that you could enjoy every day!
in touch with how life really works.’ He notes that our Quick and easy:
ideology of autonomy gives us the illusion of having absolute Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius and line a tray with
a t c h :
control over our entirely positive lives. ‘This is a totally parchment paper. Mix the almonds and orange rind with 70 g
The Twelve Days of Christmas – misconceived notion of life,’ says Schmid, who sees strong sugar and salt.
The pe r fe c t m
a t e !
relationships among people as a force that ‘makes them
a time for inner reflection
t c h o c o l
cookies & ho
resistant to adverse conditions.’ Beat the egg whites in a bowl until foamy, but not stiff.
Gradually add 70 g of sugar. Add the amaretto. Then add the
‘The whole world
What happened this past year, and what does the new year almond mixture and mix well with a tablespoon until you have
hold in store for us? What do you put behind you, what do obtained a uniform, slightly sticky dough. Scoop up gener-
you take with you? Sometimes it is not so easy to relax ous walnut-sized portions, carefully form them into balls be-
shares a common
during Advent, but the Twelve Days of Christmas have always tween the palms of your hands and roll them in icing sugar.
been a time for inner reflection. This contemplative period
consists of the 11 days and 12 nights that fall between the Place the dough balls on the baking tray with some space
destiny.’
lunar year with 354 days and the solar year with 365 days. between them. Bake for 10–13 minutes. The amaretti are
They begin with the night from 24 to 25 December and end ready when the underside is slightly brown, but they are still
with the night from 5 to 6 January. Since Celtic times, these quite soft.
nights have been deemed to have fallen out of time: nature
stands still and the boundaries between our world and the Remove the amaretti from the oven and let them cool on
realm of magic seem to dissolve. There are countless rituals the tray. Store in an airtight container. This classic Italian
intended to help people come to terms with themselves and delicacy can be kept for up to 2 weeks if well packed and
the world during this transitional period. makes a great gift.20 COMMUNITY – METRO AND US 21
l i c i o u s a n d After Christmas comes New Year’s Eve and, with the
De
coronavirus-compliant pizza party, you’re all set to revel
on the last evening of the year. Putting togetherness
over refinement, Karl suggests making the kitchen the
m e !
perfect place to congregate. It’s where people cook, eat
awes o and celebrate. This is where the small select group gets
together and everyone designs and shares their pizza
according to their tastes and preferences. The atmo-
sphere may be loud and lively, but it’s clearly also highly
communicative. It doesn‘t take much to create a cosy
gathering.
One of Karl Romboy’s great talents is the ability to get right to the
heart of things. He speaks as boldly as he cooks. As a senior consultant
at METRO, he acts primarily as an ambassador for the food service
industry. After 20 years of professional experience, he has developed
a keen sense of what the food service industry actually needs – and
1. Pizza dough
Ingredients: 500 g Caputo flour type 00 or flour type 550,
he supports METRO in developing ideal products for its customers. 300 ml lukewarm water, 2 tsp salt, 5 g fresh yeast
Off we go:
Briefly knead together flour and water, cover and leave to rest
The help hotline for 1 hour. Add salt and yeast. Knead slowly in a food proces-
The food service industry is currently contending with a really sor (or with a mixer) for 3 minutes, then quickly for 7 minutes.
difficult situation; many businesses are struggling to survive and The dough will become noticeably more elastic and pull away
seeking help. As a trusted partner of the industry, METRO set up from the edge of the bowl.
a hotline back in spring. It’s all about flying the flag. With a hint
of pride in his voice, Karl Romboy talks about this successful and Cover with cling film and set aside for 5 to 6 hours. Gently
highly popular service, which has also been adapted by other shape into 4 balls without kneading the dough again. Leave
countries. Solidarity and community are important to him – and to rest for 30 minutes and roll out on a floured work surface.
not just in the kitchen. Add sauce and toppings and bake at 250 degrees Celsius,
with both top and bottom heat. If you don’t have a pizza
‘Food is emotion, it appeals to everyone.’ stone, you can bake the dough on a preheated baking tray.
He refers to his signature style of cooking as a modern version
of Grandma’s cuisine, meaning ‘all the grandmas in the world,’ as
he quickly adds. He recognises a basic human need for home,
2. Toppings
familiarity and community, which can be satisfied by eating
together. ‘Food is what brings us to the table – eating draws us
together,’ says the 40-year-old. It is primarily about enjoying
each other’s company: ‘And if the food is right, so much the
better.’ He personally recommends celebrating what we have in
common, including – or rather, especially – at Christmas time. Everything goes that tastes good
Because what so often and perhaps unnecessarily stresses us Feel free to add anything that is in season and that your local
during the holidays are the high expectations and the perfectio-
region has to offer – as long as it is fresh and of high quality.
nism with which we plan and prepare the feast. It’s often best to
When making pizza together, everyone loves to pile on the
seek perfection in imperfection.
toppings. A diverse and creative mixture of ingredients could
mark the beginning of the next pizza craze. So no holding back
on the toppings!
#GiveYour
Boxing Day delights – what to do with all the leftovers from
KitchenABreak 3. Champagne
the opulent Christmas spread? Karl has some ideas:
The global METRO campaign encourages you to simply have Sabrage – the art of opening a bottle …
1. Goose trimmings make a superb pasta sauce! Finely
this year’s festive meal delivered. In 18 different countries, It’s New Year’s Eve and we intend to ring
chopped goose giblets, a ladleful of goose gravy, a
people are asked under the hashtag #GiveYourKitchenA- out 2020 with a very big bang. A stylishly
spoonful of cranberries – bring to a simmer in a pan with
Break to support their local restaurants and at the same time sabered champagne bottle is sometimes all
some cream, season to taste. Add tagliatelle and toss until
enjoy a little respite from their own lockdown routine. Check the festivities you need. It’s best to practise
the noodles are evenly coated with the sauce.
out the Youtube video! a bit beforehand with inexpensive sparkling
wine.
2. Cut leftover bread dumplings or potato dumplings into large
chunks, toss briefly in a pan with bacon and apple, and serve
with winter greens like lamb’s lettuce, radicchio and endive.
Use a simple dressing with apple or herb vinegar.22 COMMUNITY – PEOPLE COMMUNITY – OUTLOOK 23
Health, For most German families, Christmas Eve is
both the beginning and the heart of the
Christmas season. But what takes place in
Goodbye for now –
happiness and see you next year
other countries on this special evening? We
look forward here to fascinating insights
and Christmas greetings from our colleagues
all the best! around the world.
We have received a great deal of positive
feedback on our first issue. Thank you very
The 12 dishes of much for that!
Polish Christmas Your questions on topics that you would
Christmas is the most important religious festival of the year
in Poland. Traditions that go back centuries still play an Nesrin Özkan,
like to know more about are also highly ap-
important role on Wigilia, Christmas Eve. Department Manager preciated. We are happy to take this input
• Straw under the tablecloth serves as a reminder of the birth
Marketing & Corporate
Communications
on board as inspiration for future issues.
of Jesus in a stable.
• Festively decorated wafers are shared before the meal as a
symbol of love, friendship and peace.
And we are pleased that you enjoy being
• Christmas dinner with the entire family begins at dusk, able to hold a printed publication in your
hands.
Yeni Yıl ve Noel saglıkla gelsin,
when the first star in the sky can be seen. Traditionally, the
meal consists of 12 dishes – a reverent nod to the 12
apostles of Christ and the monthly cycles within a year. It
certainly pays to observe the Nativity Fast before the feast,
as you will definitely want to try every single dish. hayatınıza gercek mucizeler Sustainability is also an important issue for
us, which is why we print carbon neutrally
• An additional place setting is dedicated to the memory of
departed loved ones and symbolises hospitality. getirsin, kalbiniz ve yuvanız nese on environmentally friendly paper. You can
ve sevgiyle dolsun! Istanbul-
• After the meal, presents are unpacked, Christmas carols are
sung and, of course, everyone ends the evening by attending look forward to the first issue in the new
a Catholic mass.
year ...
Türkiye’den sevgilerimle!
Stay tuned for more!
Jakub Jarczewski,
Noel Baba – our The WE MOVE editorial team
Head of PR and Business
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