Cottbus by breaking: Six scenarios for the city promenade revealed!
Cottbus by breaking: Six scenarios for the city promenade revealed!
The Cottbus city promenade is in motion and is faced with a redesign, while the municipal development advisory board (KEB) is currently discussing six possible usage scenarios for this central area. Doreen Mohaupt, the head of urban development, reported that the decision about the variants is still pending, but should be deepened in the next meeting in November. The immediate discussion not only includes construction, but also aspects such as accessibility and the economic feasibility of the projects.
The focus of the consultations focuses on various creative suggestions that are developed by the KEB, consisting of representatives of politics, administration, business and civil society. In the interview, Mohaupt discussed the ideas that range from a "city biotope" to concepts for neighborhood meetings. "We are in the analysis phase and in the next meeting we will continue to exclude the serious options," explained the head of the department.process and participation of universities
The KEB works according to a structured process that formulates concrete recommendations in several full -day sessions. This methodology is designed to ensure that all relevant interest groups can bring in their ideas and solutions, whereby the Berlin Governance Platform supports the process. The contribution of students whose innovative designs from a summer semester are included in the considerations is particularly exciting. "The students' ideas expand the options and bring creative momentum to the discussion," emphasized Mohaupt.
A central topic in the discussions remains the question of economy. Mohaupt points out that financial aspects are essential, but not the only focus of the consultations. "We are also intensively discussing cultural dimensions and building culture," she said. Questions such as the height of buildings and the design of iconic buildings are also part of the considerations. The role of retail is also viewed critically: is it still necessary at this point or could other uses be more sensible?
The KEB is financed by E.ON Foundation, with Gesine Schwahn, who supports the project, as a patron. Cottbus is one of the few cities in Germany that pursues this participatory approach to urban development. The KEB wants to ensure that all voices are heard and a broad citizen participation is promoted.The next meeting of the advisory board is scheduled for November 16, 2024, followed by the last meeting in February 2025. Then a recommendation is sent to the city council, which then decides how the further planning of the city promenade is concretized. In an expanded framework, citizens should be integrated into the decision -making process, for example through a "night of creative minds" and a "winter dialogue" that offer opportunities to discuss current plans and bring in opinions.
When asked why all of these changes are important, Mohaupt replied that it was about creating a city that is both functional and culturally appealing. "The challenges of urban development are complex, but they also offer the opportunity to work together on something new and valuable," she summarized, while the city is preparing for an exciting time of changes.
For further details about the current state of developments and the planned changes is a look at the detailed report on www.niederlausitz-aktuell.de recommended.
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