Children shape the future: Mayor Jung listens!

Children shape the future: Mayor Jung listens!

Neuwied, Deutschland - In Neuwied, the voice of the youngest is not only heard, but also integrated directly into urban planning! As part of the "Ask the Mayor" initiative, Mayor Peter Jung has launched a number of events in which children and young people can express their ideas and worries. This platform is being expanded; This year seven appointments were already taking place to give the children the opportunity to bring their concerns directly, as NR-KURIER .

Numerous topics were addressed in the talks, from traffic safety to leisure opportunities. The children particularly expressed the desire for a new zebra crossing that is no longer available after construction work - a sign of their awake interest in their surroundings. "It shows how exactly children perceive their surroundings and how important security is in everyday life," explains Jung. The desire for better equipped playgrounds and more parking facilities also became loud, while the boys and girls at the same time emphasized that they already liked the existing playgrounds. The city of Neuwied takes these concerns into account and has integrated the proposals into its action plan for a child -friendly municipality, such as