Verden Citizens' Park Citizens participate in the development of a utilization and design concept

The Bürgerpark Verden looks back on over 100 years of history. However, many citizens were no longer aware of it and a gradual loss of quality had left clear traces in the park and the first signs of avoidance behavior among the population. A utilization and design concept was therefore developed together with interested citizens in order to upgrade the Bürgerpark Verden. New uses and opportunities for leisure and sport should make the Bürgerpark attractive again for all citizens without changing the character of the park. The new leisure facilities are also intended to enhance the quality of life in the neighboring districts.

The utilization and design concept was developed with the participation of interested citizens as part of moderated working forums and approved by the city council.



The utilization and design concept forms a framework plan for the upgrading of the Bürgerpark. This framework plan enables a gradual and controlled development in accordance with the developed priorities in order to ensure a high level of acceptance and appreciation by the citizens and a sustainable use of the Bürgerpark.



For the planning and implementation of individual sub-projects and construction phases, basic guiding principles and requirements were specified and initial design specifications were given in the form of a preliminary draft. In addition, the utilization and design concept includes approaches and recommended measures for perpetuating civic engagement, which was activated as part of the working forums.



The development of the concept was accompanied by effective publicity in print and online media and intensive information dissemination via the local and regional press.


The participation process is described in more detail in the "Zeitblende".