Erkelenz plans the future: Information event to maintain the villages!

Erkelenz plans the future: Information event to maintain the villages!

In the city of Erkelenz there is an important process: On Tuesday, October 29, an information and investment event will take place at 6 p.m. in the town hall, which deals with the development of the five villages on the edge of the open-cast mine. These villages, namely Keyenberg, Kuckum, Oberwestrich, Unterwestrich and Berverath, will be preserved due to the early coal exit, which was decided in September 2023. The two -hour event is intended to give citizens the opportunity to find out about the future development and actively participate.

The state government of North Rhine-Westphalia has created a mission statement that targets the redesign of these villages. Mayor Stephan Muckel emphasized that the population is included in the planning, in particular the residents of the affected places. This shows the great importance of the assembly, which is the first step in an extensive planning process.

The planning process and its goals

The main goal of the event is the presentation of a development concept for this village. This concept will deal with various aspects of the villages, including urban planning functions and the ratio between the villages. One crucial point is that the process should be completed by early summer 2025. Before the summer break, the concept is finally presented to the Council of the city of Erkelenz for decision.

An essential aspect of this concept is to create a basis for applying for funding that is required to implement the plans. The planning office Must urban development from Cologne will coordinate this process. That expertise is particularly important because the office has previously worked with the city and is therefore very familiar with the local conditions.

The upcoming meeting not only gives the community the opportunity to bring in their concerns and ideas, but also serves as a platform to promote the commitment of citizens in the planning process. The residents are asked to actively contribute their opinions and perspectives to ensure that the future design of the villages meets their needs. This could result in the development of new social and social institutions, transport connections or other infrastructures.

With this initiative, the city of Erkelenz sets a sign of constructive citizen participation. The villages, which are now at the center of the event, have a long history and contribute to the identity of the region. The developments that result from this process are therefore not only of political, but also of cultural interest and contribute to the securing of the future of the villages.

The city of Erkelenz is available as a contact for further information on the event and the associated process. The event on October 29 could be the key to the successful development of the villages, which not only takes into account current needs, but also strives for visions for the future. You can find out more about the background and details at heinsberg-magazin.de .