Chemnitz is calling: Students are shaping the city center of tomorrow!

Chemnitz is calling: Students are shaping the city center of tomorrow!

Something exciting is happening in the lively city of Chemnitz: the city's business department and the Chemnitz University of Technology have launched an online survey that aims to record the needs of students. This survey is part of a larger initiative to integrate young people's lives into the city center and increase the city's attractiveness as a place to trade and work. Particular attention is paid to suggestions for quality of stay, leisure activities and student infrastructure, as chemnitz.de reports.

The survey is aimed at all students at Chemnitz University of Technology and is completely anonymous. It only lasts about ten minutes and runs until September 14th. At the end, participants have the opportunity to express their interest in further formats. The idea behind this query is to collect concrete suggestions to make the city center a lively meeting place for all generations, especially for the young target group.

Common goal: a livable city center

Silvana Bergk, head of the business division, emphasizes the importance of young people feeling welcome in Chemnitz. This survey is not only a step towards revitalizing the city center, but also a signal that the city administration takes the opinions and ideas of its younger citizens seriously and is concerned about their perspectives. Ultimately, the design of an attractive living space is seen as a central task of economic development.

The survey is being carried out as part of a project to improve the city center, which is based on the experiences, ideas and suggestions of citizens. Although the initial focus is on students, the information collected is crucial to developing a vibrant city center that appeals to all ages. The [Participation Portal Saxony](https://buerger participation.sachsen.de/portal/chemnitz/ participation/themen/1054361) ensures that all participation information is recorded in accordance with data protection regulations and is only aimed at improving the city center.

Research approaches to internal development

The survey initiative is part of an overarching concept for interior development that aims to achieve sustainable urban design. According to BBSR, the vitality and urbanity of small towns is a shared task that involves all actors - from city administration to owners to civil society. The goals are to make better use of existing resources and to limit the new use of areas in order to protect the natural basis of life and preserve valuable aspects of building culture.

This holistic strategy for the development and design of inner city areas also takes local characteristics into account and makes it possible to find individual solutions for specific challenges. Through dialogue with various groups of actors, innovative concepts should emerge that will benefit the city of Chemnitz.

Considering all of these efforts, it is clear that the city of Chemnitz is well on its way to making its city center attractive not only for students, but for all citizens. The active participation of the population is considered essential in order to jointly promote a lively, livable city and to show a good hand in development.