Kirsten Cortez brings a breath of fresh wind: Saarlouis' downtown in the focus!
Kirsten Cortez brings a breath of fresh wind: Saarlouis' downtown in the focus!
On April 2, 2025, Kirsten Cortez was introduced as the new City manager of Saarlouis as part of the inner city conference "City Boost" in the Theater am Ring. This conference, which took place on March 24, 2025, had the goal of developing and discussing creative ideas to revitalize the city center. Participation was free of charge and representatives from business, culture, urban planning and citizens were invited. Cortez will play its new position full -time and has formulated several clear priorities for the development of the city.
In her role, Cortez will promote and polish the hidden treasures of Saarlouis, with a focus on culture, business, traffic and the quality of stay in the city center and in the districts. Your job is financed by funding for at least two years, which enables it to develop long -term plans. Already during the performance she expressed concrete projects for many of the areas mentioned.
Details about the conference
The creative exchange of the inner city conference "City Boost" included various aspects. A central component was the "marketplace of ideas", which focused on seven focus topics. The event also included the presentation of the new city management and the presentation of a city app, which should contribute to promoting the city center. Best practice examples from Hanau were also presented to show approaches for the revival of the city center.
The conference was aimed at a broad target group and promoted the impression of impression to improve urban infrastructure and quality of life. Interested parties were able to register until March 17, 2025. Kirsten Cortez de Lobao was available for questions, which could also be contacted by email and telephone.
strategies for inner city revival
A comprehensive framework for revival of the city centers is also outlined in a study by the Ministry of the Interior and home. This study emphasizes the importance of a living city center for the well -being of the citizens. She addresses several valuable strategies that could be of interest to Saarlouis.
- inventory through local inspections: take walks with different target groups.
- identification of problem objects: expiry of buildings and empty businesses identify as challenges.
- Integration of private companies: Development of a clear concept for inner city revitalization.
- Owner moderation: owner integrate and motivate as a partner.
- Development concept for all generations: needs of older people and young households.
- Inter -municipal cooperation: Strengthening the region through cooperation with surrounding communities.
- design of green and open spaces: residence quality improve through well-designed places.
- Temporary inner city revitalization: Use of intermediate uses for revival.
These strategies could serve as valuable orientation for the city of Saarlouis, in which efforts are made to make the city center more attractive and revitalize. The focus on the needs of the citizens and the cooperation with various actors is considered crucial. Suggestions and recommendations from the study could play an important role in the future planning of Cortez.
In summary, it can be said that the steps of Kirsten Cortez and the results of the inner city conference are important impulses for the urban development of Saarlouis. It remains to be seen how these new ideas are implemented in practice.Saarbrücker newspaper reports that ...
The city of Saarlouis informs about the inner city conference and its goals.
Kommunal.de offers further strategies for revitalization of inner cities.
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