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Doctors, housing and infrastructure: Prenzlau citizens demand more!
The Heimatcheck in Prenzlau shows the citizens' central concerns: better medical care, accessibility and infrastructure improvements.
Doctors, housing and infrastructure: Prenzlau citizens demand more!
In Prenzlau, a city with beautiful nature and an inviting lake, there are some challenges that need to be addressed. The upcoming home check, carried out by Uckermark courier, shows which concerns are important to citizens and where there is an urgent need for action.
The population survey revealed key themes: Do we want more doctors and better health care? Yes! Barrier-free apartments are desired and improved infrastructure is also on the list of priorities. Citizens agree that the city center should become more lively and the leisure and shopping opportunities should become more attractive.
Everyday challenges
But it's not just big wishes that are expressed. Everyday problems such as long waiting times at the doctor and a lack of age-appropriate housing have also affected people's minds. Transport becomes an issue, particularly at weekends, as inadequate bus connections pose problems for many. A more lively cityscape would also be a step in the right direction, says outgoing mayor Hendrik Sommer.
Sommer, together with the mayoral candidates Marek Wöller-Beetz from the CDU and the non-party Eve Guske, responded to citizens' concerns. While Sommer and Wöller-Beetz relied on similar proposed solutions, Guske's answer reminds us of the urgent need to take these issues seriously. The doctor funding program wants to keep Sommer alive with grants of up to 55,000 euros, a measure that Wöller-Beetz praises as the key to more medical care in the city.
The look ahead
The infrastructure projects that are currently being implemented show progress: the expansion of roads, cycle paths and district heating is making progress, as is the renovation of parks and sports fields. Citizens particularly want barrier-free two-room apartments, and cooperation between the city and private providers should urgently be brought about here.
In order to make the city center more attractive, Sommer and Wöller-Beetz suggest regular events such as culinary tables and art miles. The aim is to bring more life to the city and strengthen the community.
The most recent home check showed that out of 16,664 people, 326 from Prenzlau cast their votes, which were evaluated according to a score between 1 and 10 in 15 categories based on the votes. The focus was clearly on medical care, the availability of affordable housing and the infrastructure. The next focus in this series will be on the results from Templin on Wednesday.
Meanwhile, the challenges need to be addressed. This is the only way Prenzlau can develop its full potential and become an even more vibrant location. Citizens have the power to provide impetus – and that’s a good thing.