Kirsten Cortez: Saarlouis' new city manager with big plans!

Kirsten Cortez: Saarlouis' new city manager with big plans!

in Saarlouis, Kirsten Cortez introduced herself as the new city manager. Her first public appearance took place at the “City Boost” inner city conference in the Theater am Ring. At this event, which takes place on March 24, 2025, innovative ideas for revitalizing the city center are to be discussed. Cortez brings a breath of fresh air to urban development and plans to devote himself intensively to the city's challenges in the coming two years. The funding for your position is already secured and cover the necessary period.

The main goals of their office include a comprehensive upgrading from the city center of Saarlouis. "The city's hidden treasures should be discovered and upgraded," emphasizes Cortez. Your plans extend over different areas, including culture, business, traffic and quality of stay. The entire city, including the districts, should be taken into account. Many of their ideas have already been formulated in concrete terms and are to be further developed in the coming months.

The inner city conference "Cityboost"

The idea behind the inner city conference "Cityboost for Saarlouis" is to promote a creative exchange. On March 24, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., representatives from business, culture, urban planning and interested citizens are invited to contribute their ideas. Central elements of the conference will be a “marketplace of ideas” with seven focus topics and the presentation of the new city management. Another highlight is the presentation of the new City app, which should further promote the city center. In addition, best practice examples from Hanau are presented to learn from other successful concepts. Participation in the event is free of charge, the registration should be made by March 17, 2025.

EU funding as support

In order to be able to implement their projects, the city management benefits from various EU funding programs. In Germany, the EU structural funds are distributed via country-specific programs. These programs have specific thematic and legal framework. The urban EU funding landscape has developed in recent years through various crises and new programs. The focus is particularly on dealing with urban development aids to specifically support disadvantaged city quarters and establish strategic support measures.

In addition, the strong competition between the various urban EU programs must be observed. The aim is to create an overview of these programs in order to optimize the implementation of EU structure promotion in urban development. Ultimately, these initiatives should help to develop and revive the city of Saarlouis sustainably.

Kirsten Cortez will use the dynamics and the creative exchange in the city to further develop Saarlouis as innovative and lively city. Your approach is strengthened by a clear vision for the future of the city center and support from various funding.