New association Das Quartier Karlsruhe: Citizens actively shape with!

New association Das Quartier Karlsruhe: Citizens actively shape with!

In Karlsruhe something is happening! On June 5, 2025, the association "Das Quartier Karlsruhe" was launched, which emerges from the previous "IG Prinz" interest group. This step is not only a sign of citizen participation, but also a strong signal for the sustainable participation of development in the quarters around the forest, Karl, men's and hereditary prince. This is reported by the city karlsruhe.de .

This foundation is in the context of the city transformation in Karlsruhe, a project that aims to strengthen resilience and multifunctionality inner-city quarters. This project is the desire to actively address the structural change in retail and the challenges caused by Corona pandemic. The city has already brought committed citizens and traders to a table through participatory quarters management in order to develop solutions together. Details on the goals and measures of the project as well as the financial framework can be read on the website of the federal city program bund.de .

civic engagement in focus

When the association was founded, numerous committed actors showed themselves who want to actively support the initiative. Nicki Gohl was elected first chairman, and together with a board team, the further steps are now being taken to actively help shape the neighborhood. Mayor Dr. Frank Mentrup welcomed the foundation to the association as a good example of active urban design and invited other interested parties to participate.

The establishment of networks to support the purchasing and cultural infrastructure in the city center is a central concern of the new association. In the future, meetings and promotions will be organized in the association to promote cooperation between the residents, traders and the city.

common goals for the city

The commitment of the citizens has already borne fruit. With the foundation of the "Association of the Karlsruhe Interest Group" in February 2024, the first step was taken in this direction. The foundation of the new club is another piece of the puzzle to revitalize the city center and to make sustainable changes in the quarters.

We can be excited to see how developments will continue to be shaped in the coming months. Interested citizens who want to become a member of the new association can contact Nicki Gohl or Lisa Höger directly to become part of this exciting initiative. There is a lot of us on how our habitat is designed!