City council decides on crucial matters
Loosely Set in Stone: Transforming A-Park for Neustadt's Youth
On June 23, 2025, the district council Neustadt met for its 12th session, spearheaded by André Barth.
A Neighborhood's Wishlist: A-Park's Kickoff
Michaela Gloger, representative from the Children and Youth Office, alongside Streetworker Sascha König, delved into A-Park's season opener back in April. They detailed the installation of a children's bulletin board where locals shared their desires for the park— dreams of barbecue zones, water playgrounds, fountains, slides, and pump tracks, combined with the yearning for quieter spots. Other requests included zebra crossings for Bischofsweg, more color, less police presence, more concerts, public toilets, and spaces for young people. During the Kiez Day, similar desires were expressed, with the addition of a dog park and traffic-calmed zones. A drinking and water fountain for the west side of A-Park, frequently referred to as A-Park, was a common request.
Torsten Abel (Greens): "What does 'no cops' mean?". Sascha König clarified these were the sentiments expressed, not a debatable point. Abel Mockel (Greens): "What's next with these wishes?" Denounced the need to handle them with seriousness. Barth explained that reoccurring themes like traffic calming, more culture, and youth spaces would indeed be addressed. Features such as spaces in the park's west, traffic calming along Louisenstraße, cultural events, and lower police presence were being implemented.
Dresden Romantic Way and Caspar David Friedrich Way - Two New Paths
The goal for Dresden's Romantic e.V. in developing Caspar David Friedrich Way and the Dresden Romantic Way is to make the city's romantic expression reach younger audiences. Initially, 15 information boards featuring personalities like Caspar David Friedrich, E.T.A. Hoffmann, and Carl Maria von Weber are planned. Two boards have been installed, with more set for 2025, including the Kügelgenhaus on the main street and the former Linckeschen Bad near the Prießnitz mouth.
AbDel (Greens) sought clarification on the association's overlap with the Society for Historical Neumarkt Dresden (GHND), questioning if one could choose between the Romantic or Caspar-David-Friedrich-Way. He also inquired about the Kügelgen House. There's only a private association connection between Kügelgen House's chairman, Torsten Kulke, and the GHND. The dual naming primarily stems from Caspar-David-Friedrich's renown.
Stepping Out of the Line: Hanse 3's Visionary Sounds
Gero Dumrath from Hanse 3 unveiled the project "Out of Line," showcasing Hanse 3 as a cultural quarter's pivotal venue in the Old Leipzig station. Despite the suspension of the lease by the owner, the team remains committed to preserving Hanse 3. The concert series aims to emphasize Hanse 3's significance through experimental music, jazz, noise, and contemporary sounds. Fair fees for artists and potential temporary locations like Kukulida or Erlenwerk are considered if necessary. The aim is to boost the local free music scene. The councils voted with a clear majority, with two abstentions, to support the project with 5,000 euros.
Building Creativity: Louisenstraße's Summer Holiday Project
The Children and Youth Office of Dresden, in collaboration with the City Planning and Mobility Department, and other partners, is planning a summer holiday building project within the framework of Louisenstraße's redesign. Young people will create artistic elements on Louisengruen square that reflect their wishes for the redesign of Louisenstraße. These objects will be showcased from August 1 to October 1, providing initial experiences for the planned interim measures in 2026. In workshops, children and young people can actively participate—from idea to construction. The ultimate goal is to make co-creation in the neighborhood a tangible experience. The district council members voted unanimously to support the project with 2,106 euros.
Neustadt's district council meeting unveiled improvements for A-Park, two new pathways for Dresden, Hanse 3's visionary sounds, and Louisenstraße's summer holiday project. Stay tuned for more updates on transforming public spaces for residents and visitors alike!
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- The Children and Youth Office, in collaboration with the City Planning and Mobility Department, is planning a summer holiday building project in Louisenstraße that encourages young people to create artistic elements reflecting their vision for the redesign of Louisenstraße.
- The concert series at Hanse 3, a cultural quarter's pivotal venue in the Old Leipzig station, aims to emphasize its significance through experimental music, jazz, noise, and contemporary sounds.
- Torsten Abel (Greens) asked about the association's overlap with the Society for Historical Neumarkt Dresden regarding the Caspar David Friedrich Way and the Dresden Romantic Way, designed to reach younger audiences.
- Michaela Gloger and Streetworker Sascha König presented a children's bulletin board where locals shared desires for A-Park, including barbecue zones, water playgrounds, fountains, slides, and pump tracks, as well as requests for quieter spots and more youth-oriented activities such as concerts and public toilets. These wishes will be considered in the park's redesign.
