Municipalities with a financial challenge: more costs for Buga 2029?

Municipalities with a financial challenge: more costs for Buga 2029?

Mannheim, Deutschland - The Federal Garden Show once again caused excitement! During the preparations for Buga 2029, it turns out that the municipalities have to dig deep into their pockets. According to Rhein-Zeitung , a huge deficit of almost 30 million euros is planned for the event. In order to cover this sum, the country is ready to contribute 20 million euros. However, this forces the cities and municipalities to increase their financial contributions. Achim Schloemer, managing director of the German Federal Garden Show Society, is optimistic: "We are on course and have a clear timetable." This gives hope for an exciting development that is still in the planning phase for the upcoming Buga!

successful Buga Mannheim 2023

In comparison, the Buga Mannheim indulges in the fame of an overwhelming success in 2023. Like new landscape , the large event counted more than 2.2 million visits from April to October 2023, including 1.45 million tickets sold. These numbers far exceeded expectations and show the great attraction of the botanical exhibition. The city invested a total of 147.2 million euros in Buga and the associated sustainability projects, while the costs remained exactly within the planned framework. Schloemer underlines the importance of sustainability: "In Mannheim, with the conversion of the military site, an important contribution to combating climate impacts was created."

While the city is investing in the future and celebrating successes, the communities have to step on the brakes for the next Buga and rethink their financial strategies. The clear order of the Buga is: In addition to the rich flora, a sustainable handling of the resources should also be promoted!