Brandenburg an der Havel: Birgit Patz wants to make the city fit for the future!

Brandenburg an der Havel: Birgit Patz wants to make the city fit for the future!

In Brandenburg an der Havel, the course is set for a new era of urban politics. On November 3, 2025, Birgit Patz will stand as an independent candidate for the office of mayor. Their concept focuses on clever and far-sighted urban development that should ensure optimal mobility for all road users - from strollers to wheelchairs. meetingpoint-brandenburg.de reports that Patz attaches particular importance to improved public transport, which will be achieved through a denser frequency and better connections to the neighboring cities of Berlin, Potsdam and Magdeburg should be achieved.

Birgit Patz's vision envisages holistic urban development that combines living, living, working and environmental protection. It wants to promote equality among road users and optimize switching between different means of transport, be it train, bus, car or bicycle. A proposal for a bike rental station at the train station is part of this plan, as is a well-signposted bike path network with bike service stations. She is also thinking about introducing car-free zones on a trial basis in order to restructure city traffic.

Urban development in line with climate ambitions

Brandenburg an der Havel is not alone with its ambitions. The EU has set a comprehensive goal with the mission “100 climate-neutral and smart cities by 2030”. The whole of Europe should become climate neutral by 2050, and cities such as Aachen, Dortmund and Leipzig have already drawn up climate city contracts. These agreements include measures in the areas of energy, buildings and transport, which could also be important for Brandenburg bmwsb.bund.de.

The planned measures also include the promotion of healthy lifestyles, well-maintained running and skating trails and safe, barrier-free playgrounds. In addition, the city should be prepared for future climatic challenges, for example by setting up green roof areas and drinking water points. These aspects are crucial to creating a vibrant, connected and sustainable city that cares for both its citizens and its environment.

Involvement of the citizenry

“Citizens must be included,” is one of Birgit Patz’s central concerns. Her political experience from education, child and youth work as well as administration flows into her vision, which strives for the active involvement of citizens and tangible politics. Patz will also support social housing models and promote cooperative building.

The election date has been set for November 9, 2025, and the pressure to create a modern, lovable city for everyone is increasing. Patz is ready to tackle this ambitious plan and fight for the future of Brandenburg an der Havel.

In this exciting time of transformation, the EU's urban development policy could also play an important role as a recurring theme in the city's politics, as it could bring numerous benefits for citizens.