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Giessen Church Square: Renovation should bring life and safety back!
The city of Giessen is planning measures to revitalize the church square in order to improve safety and quality of life.
Giessen Church Square: Renovation should bring life and safety back!
The church square in Gießen is the focus of a comprehensive redesign that aims to make this historic place more lively and safe. With the renovation and redesign of the museum buildings, which is scheduled to be completed by 2026, the city hopes to see an increase in visitor numbers. Claudia Boje, the municipal spokeswoman, emphasizes that the new design of the square and access to the museum garden should also be used for events. But while construction work is underway, the square is currently a shadow of its former self - dreary and uninviting.
The city administration is not only planning structural measures, but also an increased presence of the police and public order office in order to counteract drug consumption and the associated fears of citizens. Torsten Krückemeier, police chief, explains that despite intensive controls, many crimes go unreported, which increases the subjective fears of residents. To combat this, lighting in the square will be increased by 50 percent and creative measures such as artistic performances and food trucks are planned to bring back social life.
Invigoration through creative measures
The city of Giessen is pursuing a holistic approach to revitalizing the church square. In addition to the renovation of the museum buildings, temporary activities are also being carried out to make the square more attractive. An interested operator for a new restaurant on the church square is already in discussions, and the stands will create a festive atmosphere at the Christmas market. The city administration is convinced that a lively square with a variety of offerings can reduce fearful behavior.
The challenges are great, but the city of Giessen is determined to transform the church square into a vibrant center that is both historically and socially important. The coming years will be crucial to improving safety and quality of life in this important part of the city.