More quality of stay and new uses in the urban area
In Groß-Gerau there is now a new way to actively experience the public space: Innovative city furniture was set up as part of the “Transform-R” project. The 14 pieces of furniture-including city terraces, seat combinations, bike parking facilities, parklet oases, plant-based groups and an info stele for citizen feedback-stand for a more livable urban design.
The project is initiated by the regional association FrankfurtrheinMain , funded by the federal government and provided state of Hesse "Discover Streets" program as free loans Da.news has already reported on the project -here is the contribution: Stadtmöbel Groß-Gerau-closure .
Test run for more quality of stay
The aim of the measure is to increase length of stay in public space The knowledge gained is flowing into future mobility and urban development concepts.
Mayor Jörg Rüddenklau explains:
“With this real laboratory we would like to show how urban rooms can be made more livable. The project offers a unique opportunity to test innovative urban design with direct citizen participation. ”
Project duration until September - participation desired
The test run is created for half a year and is divided into two sections:
- March 4 to June 23, 2025
- July until September 2025
Goethe University Frankfurt the measure scientifically during the entire project period In addition to traffic observations , various participation formats for citizens, citizens and traders planned. This enables direct feedback into the evaluation and contribute to the optimization of future concepts .
With "Transform-R", Groß-Gerau sets a sign of sustainable urban development . The project serves as a real laboratory test innovative solutions for challenges such as urban transformation, climate change, increasing traffic and the increasing importance of e-commerce
The city invites all citizens to discover the new city furniture and actively participate in the process.
(District town of Gross-Gerau Red/PSGG)
