Gotha on the move: Mayor presents future plans!

Gotha on the move: Mayor presents future plans!

Gotha, Deutschland - On July 22, 2025, an information event took place in the large hall of the Gotha (BGG) building society, which was led by Mayor Knut Kreuch. Over 50 interested citizens accepted the invitation to find out about the current and planned projects in the city. Kreuch presented a variety of topics that affect the future of Gothas and were certainly of interest to many visitors.

Some of the main concerns that Kreuch brought up included, the road construction measures, the future of the main train station and the status of the former department stores in Erfurt Strasse included. A particularly remarkable topic was the discussion about new shopping centers planned in the city. In addition, the mayor reported the difficulties associated with the opening of a new restaurant in the western district. In particular, low user numbers make the situation challenging for investors.

important infrastructure projects and challenges

A central point in Kreuchs presentation was also the aqueduct that is owned by the federal government. Unfortunately, a clear decision to restore the historical building will be long in coming. This uncertainty could affect urban development. Despite these challenges, the city center, especially the idea of a "tourist city railway", received great applause from the present. This shows the strong interest of the citizens in promoting tourism and strengthening the city center.

collaboration and future highlights

The cooperation with the surrounding municipalities is strongly emphasized by Kreuch; He sees competition as a wrong answer to future challenges. A successful example of this is the "Thuringian Arch", which demonstrates the cooperation in the region. One of the highlights of the coming year is the Thuringian day on May 5, which will be very well received, even if a royal visit is not expected.

In order to continue to make the cityscape positively, it is important to keep an eye on the traditional festivals. In 2026, the families of Saxony-Coburg and Gotha, who were ruling in Great Britain and Belgium, celebrate 200 years of the House of Saxony-Coburg and Gotha, which underlines Gotha's cultural anchoring in European history. Kreuch even has contacts with various royal families, which makes the city appear in a special light.

Overall, the event shows that Gotha is on the right track to face the challenges of the future and to realize ambitious projects. The large number of participants confirms the interest of the citizens and the commitment of the city administration.