Bad Rappenau starts a new era of quality of life with healthy city!

Bad Rappenau starts a new era of quality of life with healthy city!

Bad Rappenau, Deutschland - On July 9, 2025, a pioneering contract was signed in Bad Rappenau. The city of Bad Rappenau, the city of Lauffen am Neckar and the municipality of Massenbachhausen concluded a contract to participate in the "Healthy City" certification process of the Ministry of Social Affairs, Health and Integration Baden-Württemberg. Bad Rappenau reports that this pilot project is accompanied by four other counties to specifically support the activities of the individual municipalities.

Citizen participation and community catering

Another important aspect of the project is to promote community catering in schools, daycare centers, clinics and companies. This should not only improve nutrition in everyday life, but also strengthen social contacts and promote cohesion in the communities.

dr. Karlin Stark from the Heilbronn health department described the initiative as a clear commitment to sustainable health promotion at the local level. "The signing of the contract opens the doors for special funding programs," continued. In this context, the health department will appear as a consultant and partner to carry out structural analyzes and to intensify cooperation with local actors.

urban space monitor and online participation

Another exciting instrument for citizen participation will be the “urban space monitor”, which is set up on the church square. The citizens of Bad Rappenau have the opportunity to take part in an online survey by August 10, 2025. This survey will cover important topics such as mobility, public space, social interactions and climate adaptation.

This extensive measures should not only be promoted health, but also a positive living environment that takes into account the quality of life of all citizens. Additional information from various studies and reports demonstrate the relevance of such municipal initiatives in order to promote social justice in healthcare in the long term. These projects are a step in the right direction to deal with the needs of the population in a constantly changing world.