Neustadt should become more alive: District Council discussed!

Neustadt should become more alive: District Council discussed!

Neustadt, Deutschland - Yesterday, on June 23, 2025, district manager André Barth opened an important meeting of the Neustadt city council at 5:30 p.m. The meeting focused on the wishes and concerns of the young residents, which were presented by Michaela Gloger from the Children's and Youth Office and Sascha König, street worker. The participants burn some topics on the soul, and the mood was characterized by a clear desire for more participation and better leisure opportunities.

A pin board on the Alaunplatz shows impressively what children and young people want. In addition to public barbecue areas and a water playground, the younger people also want relaxation areas, crosswalks for the bishop's path and a more alive design of the square with more color. The ideas revolve around more concerts, public toilets and freedom that should benefit young people. A particularly common wish is a drinking fountain on the west side of the Alaunplatz. Under the motto "No cops" was discussed, which means less police presence for young people, as Sascha König explained.

important developments in the district

This citizen participation reflects a growing interest in shaping, which is often only insufficiently implemented in many municipalities, as the "Omnibus for Direct Democracy" initiative illustrates. The importance of child and youth participation is also increasingly recognized, especially since corona pandemic. Formats such as youth forums and participatory construction projects find great influx, what is the goal of the children's and youth office "Build your thing", where young people are supposed to create artistic elements to redesign the Louisenstrasse. The supported funding of 2,106 euros was unanimously approved by the councils.

District district manager Barth emphasized that recurring concerns such as traffic calming and cultural offers are actively taken up. Specific steps are already in the planning. The traffic calming in Louisenstrasse is considered and a new range of sports in the Wester extension is noticed, which has come across a positive response. In addition, the councils take up the development of the Caspar-David Friedrich-Weg and the Dresden Romantik-Weg. These projects, initiated by Dresdner Romantik e.V. In this context, QR codes are also integrated on information signs to guarantee interactive experience.

funding and events

The “From the series” project, which was launched by Gero Dumrath, was also presented at the meeting. The aim is to strengthen Hanseatic 3 as an event location despite the impending termination by the owner. The councils voted majority for the funding of 5,000 euros. This initiative shows that district life can also be enriched by cultural diversity.

The proactive approach and the commitment of citizens and city administration give hope for a positive development of the district. The young voices in particular are now heard more, which could shape the future of the new town.