Sternberg on the abyss? Citizens complain about the dead city center and less life!

Sternberg on the abyss? Citizens complain about the dead city center and less life!

in Sternberg, a small town that is often in the shadow of their larger neighbors, there are critical voices regarding the quality of life. A participant in the home check expressed revealing observations that show that there is less going on in Sternberg than in other small cities. The citizens criticize a lack of cleanliness, insufficient bus connections and a limited range of gastronomy. The city center in particular is perceived as "extinct", which significantly reduces the attractiveness of the place. Events such as the rapeseed blossom festival are not enough to appease the minds of the residents after formerly popular events such as the Heimatfest and the Susa Party have fallen by the wayside ( Nordkurier ).

A central problem seem to be the lack of leisure activities for young people who, apart from sporting activities, hardly find alternatives. In addition, the connection to the train to Blankenberg is anything but optimal, which further restricts the mobility of the population. The call to participate in the home check could certainly offer incentive, because the residents are encouraged to share their opinions and experiences in order to tackle the situation together. There is even a raffle for cash prizes for the participants - a nice motivation!

Experience leisure and nature

Although Sternberg faces challenges, the region has its charms. In the vicinity of Sternberg there are diverse activities in nature that range from cycling to hiking to canoeing ( Mecklenburg-schwerin ). The Sternberger Lake Landscape is a real paradise for outdoor fans that comes up with sights such as the open-air museum and one of the largest collections of carriage in Germany. There are also numerous artist studios, workshops as well as parks and castles to discover. The popular “experience -rich bee road” invites nature to experience nature in a creative way.

These offers could contribute to the attractiveness of the region, especially for the youth, as they are given more opportunities to actively and varied to make their free time. Studies show that young people in particular are very able to actively shape their living environment and to have a positive impact on urban development. It is important that this initiative is also perceived in Sternberg ( bbsr ).

The voice of the youth

A central point of the current discussion is the commitment of young people in small cities. These can often give living impulses through their own initiative and takeover. In Sternberg, too, the focus should be on offering young people a platform to participate in urban development. If it is about improving leisure activities or creating new events, creative ideas from the ranks of young citizens can move a lot.

The encouraging words from the recent research on the effectiveness of youth projects in small towns could offer framework and incentive to create more civic engagement. This is the only way to pose the way out of the perceived "lifelessness", and maybe Sternberg will soon become a place where there is more!