Fresh wind for Pirmasens: Pedestrian zone becomes the green meeting point!

Fresh wind for Pirmasens: Pedestrian zone becomes the green meeting point!

The city of Pirmasens is faced with a comprehensive redesign of its city center in order to make the pedestrian zone more attractive and lively. As SWR is currently being initiated, which should not only improve the quality of stay, but also to strengthen the local trade. A central element of the project is the conversion of the lower pedestrian zone, especially around the Lutherkirche and Sandstrasse. The pedestrian zone is shortened to release the road for traffic during business hours.

As part of this fresh cell cure, further measures are planned that extend over the next two years. This includes, among other things, the dismantling of an old building in Fröbelgasse and the renovation of the stairs to Alleestrasse. The Ecksteinsau area should also experience a refreshment. Particular attention is paid to making Pirmasens green and climate -friendly, which should benefit the cityscape.

conversion and security

The first construction phase of the pedestrian zone, as in a report by Rheinpfalz extend the sand road to the parish. The second part is planned for 2025 in the area from Schlossstrasse to the Lutherkirche. These construction phases are associated with considerable costs, which, according to Mayor Michael Maas, have been assessed as high in budget consultations.

Special attention is also paid to security. Pirmasens takes part in the “Urban Security” model project, which is tested together with the police and other authorities in several cities. Representatives from Trier, Mainz, Bad Dürkheim, Speyer and Neuwied are also involved. The aim is to improve citizens' feeling of security and create a soothing atmosphere in the pedestrian zone.

promotion of mobility and encounter

A positive feedback is also available for the pilot project that allows cycling in the pedestrian zone from 5 p.m. to 11 a.m. This measure was introduced to increase mobility in the city and to redefine the image of the pedestrian zone as a lively place. The Schlossplatz becomes an outstanding point in the redesign, which should attract both visitor and locals.

The transformation efforts of the city of Pirmasens are part of a larger trend that affects the urban structures worldwide. According to Managerblatt , the urban transformation requires community efforts of all actors in a city. A successful implementation could not only serve pirmasens, but also other cities as role models for sustainable and inclusive urban development.