Erfurt in change: close shops, art blooms on the Anger!
Erfurt in change: close shops, art blooms on the Anger!
In the historic city center of Erfurt, there is currently a wild change. Several long -term businesses had to close their gates around the Anger. A sad chapter in city history, because chains such as the clothes store "Only" href = "https://www.thueringen24.de/erfurt/article3005202223/erfurt-kraemerbruecke-schloesserstrasse-laden-news.html"> "Claire’s" surprisingly stopped operating. The reasons for the closures are complex and reflect the current economic situation. The city center is subject to constant change that is not only limited to the business world.
The Schlösserstrasse is not spared this change. The number 20 recently had a change: the former shop "Brink" moved to a larger area at the cathedral square last year. The jewelry and watch service "Rewa Timecheck" , which, however, remained for a few months. There was also news in December 2024 when the Erfurt wholesaler moved into the area. But also this shop under the name " Best ramp " had to close again at the end of May.
art instead of commerce
In contrast to the business world, the art scene in the city center literally blooms. Since June 11, 2023, works of art have been regularly exhibited in the former shop area, matching the Krämerbrückenfest . The art project 2.13 has taken care of this area and uses it creatively. Such initiatives contribute to the city's cultural diversity and show how art is used as a decisive factor for urban development. Arts are not only forms of personal expression, but also a way to strengthen communities and make cities more alive.A living example of this is the upcoming Krämerbrückenfest , which will open on Friday evening at 6:00 p.m. on Benediktsplatz. Visitors can look forward to a theater spectacle presented by the Scotsman. Musically, the festival also becomes colorful: the little market offers local musicians who give rocky, trendy and traditional sounds. Jazz lovers get their money's worth at the New Orleans Music Festival, where international groups will perform together with local bands.
challenges of urban development
The current situation in Erfurt is not only a sign of change, but also a mirror of completely different developments that affect cities worldwide. An investigation compares, for example, the role of art and culture in urban development between cities such as Baltimore and Hamburg. The Study, for example, artists often play a stronger role in the citizen participation than in Hamburg, where cultural policy is strong state financing is shaped. The creative use of art in urban development is therefore not just an Erfurt phenomenon.
The changes in Erfurt's city center show how important it is to sharpen the view of innovative solutions and the link between culture and urban planning. Art can not only be seen as a form of personal expression, but actively contributes to the revival and identity formation of our cities. Now it is time to use and develop Erfurt's potential.
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