Neubrandenburg: Young people shape their playground themselves!

Neubrandenburg: Young people shape their playground themselves!

In Neubrandenburg something is happening for the youth! As part of the newly introduced children's and youth participation law, the city now wants to involve the votes of young people more in the decisions. The planned project of a new play and exercise area in the residential area "Am Steep" is particularly exciting, where ideas from the youth are to be implemented directly. As ndr is generously measured and comprises around 2500 square meters. Here children and adolescents aged six to eighteen can actively help shape and bring in their ideas.

The first step in this direction will take place on the planned site on July 24, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Michéle Arndt, the city's new youth participation coordinator, will lead the first collections of ideas. Their goal is to integrate the perspectives of young people into the municipal decisions and thus create real say. Nordkurier emphasizes that the development of the city of Neubrandenburg is to be enriched by a new youth council. This will regularly bring days and own suggestions in the political bodies.

insights into the new role

Michéle Arndt has already gained experience in youth participation before she is now permanently working in the town hall. Your task is to coordinate all participation processes and to build networks with schools, clubs and other partners in the city. In recent years, some successful participation formats have been initiated in which young people have actively participated, such as at workshops on urban development. A successful example of these efforts is the already opened playground in Küssow, which impresses with its natural and inclusive design and offers various play options.

The new law, which has been in force since April 2024, are obliged to take into account the interests of the young generation more into account in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. This should not only lead to the fact that life in the city becomes more colorful and more diverse, but also that young people feel as part of the community. ndr reports that many decisions-such as sports to leisure activities and climate lies-so far from Adults were hit. These times should now be over and the ideas of the youth finally hear.

The commitment of the city and the new role of Michéle Arndt show that you have a good knack for involving the youth in the development of your city. A first step is taken and it remains exciting to see what ideas and suggestions the young people will bring in.