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Voting on U4 Station Name: Here's where to cast your vote

Online voting invitation extended by Hochbahn for naming the new U4 station at Moldauhafen, ends on 18th November.

Online voting invited by Die Hochbahn, lasting until November 18th, for deciding the name of the...
Online voting invited by Die Hochbahn, lasting until November 18th, for deciding the name of the new U4 subway station at Moldauhafen.

Voting on U4 Station Name: Here's where to cast your vote

Get your vote in on the new U4 subway station name at Moldauhaven!

Hamburgers and Hamburgers are called upon to cast their votes for the name of the new U4 subway station at Moldauhaven. Voting will be open from 12th to 18th of November online:

Info Box: The U4 extension is part of an urban development project. The new district of Grasbrook is planned to rise behind the Elbbrucken.

  • Grasbrook - Coined for the proposed urban development area.
  • Moldauhaven - The name alludes to the station's location, which will be directly over the Moldauhaven. Besides the geographical connotation, it also highlights the station's location within the harbor and its connection to the Czech Republic.
  • Prager Ufer - Apart from the historical reference (since the first World War, the Moldauhaven has been leased to Czech Republic), the name references the waterfront where one will be able to see from the station and where a park is to be developed.

A Deluge of Name Suggestions for New U4 Station at Moldauhaven

The participation of Hamburgers in the naming search for the new U4 station over Moldauhaven was considerable: Over 1500 name suggestions went to the Hochbahn. Sought after was a name that ideally had a connection to the location, history, or future of the site and also served well as a station name.

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What's in a name for the new U4 station at Moldauhaven in Hamburg?

With no information available on the three proposed names for the new U4 station at Moldauhaven, it would be wise to contact the Hamburg transportation department or the planning agencies involved in the project for accurate details.

Alternative Sources of Information

  • Hamburger Hochbahn - The official website or press releases from the Hochbahn may provide more information.
  • City of Hamburg - The city may have published details on the planned station names via their official channels or press releases.
  • Local Media - Local newspapers or news sites from Hamburg may have reported on the planned names.

Residents of Hamburg are encouraged to vote for a new name for the U4 subway station at Moldauhaven, creating a chance to contribute to the home-and-garden of their city's urban development, specifically in the Grasbrook area. The broad selection of name suggestions for this station sparks curiosity about the options, which might reflect the lifestyle, history, or future of the site, making a well-informed decision even more worthwhile.

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