New neighborhood place in Weil: A green meeting point for everyone!

New neighborhood place in Weil: A green meeting point for everyone!

in Weil, a district of Esslingen, are pending exciting changes: From autumn 2023, a new neighborhood spot in front of the stall building will be launched. With an area of ​​2,700 square meters, this space is not only equipped with a lot of green, but also with shade trees and play options in order to create a relaxing meeting place for the residents: inside. The square will extend between the Marstall building, the Saluccihöfe and the parking deck of the Neckar Center and is designed as a "space for everyone", which enables a variety of use. The construction work will soon be advertised publicly, and the commissioning of the services should be completed by August 2023. The start of construction is planned for the end of September 2023 and the completion of the square is planned for the end of 2023, with the greening in spring 2024.

As the city administration describes, the central center of space is equipped with paving, which is intended to offer space for events and market vehicles. Lawn and lawn areas as well as flexible seating are also part of the concept. In addition, a play area for children and a drinking water fountain is planned. Württembergstrasse is also being redesigned to create a barrier -free area with seating. A fire brigade access is preserved for the Saluccihöfe and the Neckar Center so that they are still easily accessible. The western entrance of the Neckar Center in particular is expected to contribute to the revival of the square.

funding and importance of the project

The district square in Weil is not only a local project, but has also received clear funding from the state of Baden-Württemberg. The city of Esslingen is supported with 812,000 euros from the "Social Integration in the Quarter" investment pact. This is confirmed by the Esslingen Member of the Landtag Andrea Lindlohr (Greens) and Andreas Deuschle (CDU). The place will be in the Mettingen-West, Brühl and Weil renovation area and should act as a place of encounter for the residents. Lindlohr emphasizes the need for attractive public spaces for a harmonious coexistence in the districts, while Deuschle emphasizes the immense importance of the square as a meeting point.

The country has been supporting the renovation in the renovation area for many years from the urban development program. Since 2016 alone, 3.2 million euros have been invested in Esslingen's quarters. The current year sees 32 municipalities in all of Baden-Württemberg, which benefit from the investment pact at 20 million euros, which shows how important such initiatives are.

a look into the past and the future

summarized the urban development program "Social City", which has existed since 1999, an important engine for the urban development and strengthening of social cohesion in disadvantaged districts. It is noteworthy that this program links structural investments with measures to improve living conditions. By 2019, 965 areas were funded in 544 municipalities in Germany, and financial support has increased steadily in recent years to promote social integration and bring all population groups together.

Especially in Esslingen, the planned neighborhood site is a nice example of how lively, including districts can be created through targeted investments and citizen participation, where the focus is on the cooperation. The goal is clear: a place for everyone who offers both functionality and beauty and contributes to strengthening the community.

For more information about the project and its progress, interested readers can: Inside the reports on the pages of Esslingen.de , andrea-lindlohr.de and Staedtebaufoerung.info Visit