Hameln demands more green: Readers are calling for fewer rules in the old town!
Hameln demands more green: Readers are calling for fewer rules in the old town!
The city of Hameln is currently at the center of numerous discussions on the design of its city center. This becomes particularly clear when you take a look at the latest feedback from citizens. Numerous callers express the desire for more green in the old town via the reader phone of the Dewezet and at the same time criticize the wealth of regulations on furniture in public space. Dorit Stuckenbrock criticized the city administration and questioned the meaningfulness of the slogan "Hameln, come as you are" in view of these regulations. City spokesman Thomas Wahmes replied that the regulations were not contradictory to colorful furniture, since these are part of a temporary action to ensure the quality of stay in the pedestrian zone. He also made it clear that the reason for the regulations was in the need to promote the value of public space and that more green is at the top of the city's agenda.
Another concern that affects the citizens is the topic of pollution by thrown away cigarette butts. Erna Henke pointed out that they can not only look unsightly, but also contaminate the groundwater. The city then emphasized that this is a problem for society as a whole. The regulatory office has taken over the task of warning persons who unraveled the cigarette butts. In the event of repeated misconduct, fines can be imposed from 5 to 55 euros.
developments in cultural tourism
In another context, Hameln also shows efforts to strengthen cultural tourism. In October 2022, Hameln Marketing and Tourismus GmbH (HMT) devoted itself to a new cultural-touristic concept, which is funded by the state project "Perspective Downtown". The aim is to increase the attractiveness and competitiveness of Hameln as a travel destination, especially against the background of the challenges that result from Corona pandemic and the changed guest expectations. HMT managing director Harald Wanger found that the city wants to focus more on individual, sustainable and digitally supported offers.
The strategy includes exchange with different local actors, including trade, gastronomy and culture. The repositioning of Hameln as a tourist destination, which is aimed at families interested in culture, plays a central role. As part of the new storytelling concept with the key history "The Secret-The Discovery", three central fields of competence are highlighted: the rat catcher of Hameln, the historic old town and the surrounding area.
tourism promotion and municipal development
The importance of tourism is also underpinned by the extensive economic data. The German tourism sector has almost reached the figures from pandemic, which goes hand in hand with around 2.8 million jobs and a tourist consumption of around 330 billion euros. It is also emphasized that a well -developed tourist infrastructure not only benefits the city, but also to the local citizens by increasing the quality of life.
In order to advance municipal development, political measures and support are necessary. The position paper on tourism funding recommends that the importance of tourism to reflect more in federal politics and warns of reducing important funding. A focus on improving cultural tourism and center development is essential to expand the tourist possibilities for rural regions.
Overall, a clear trend is emerging in Hameln: the integration of more green into the city center and the promotion of cultural tourism are the focus of current discussions and planning. The city tries to meet these requirements, although the implementation brings complex, time -consuming processes. Nevertheless, the hope remains that the perspective of the citizens will take into account the further urban development. For more information about the discussions and developments in Hameln, visit the articles from Dewezet , The official press texts of the city Hameln and the positions of the DetailsOrt Hameln, Deutschland Quellen