Neubrandenburg: Residents outraged about neglected dog park!

Neubrandenburg: Residents outraged about neglected dog park!

In Neubrandenburg's city center, a green area between Max-Adrion- and Erich-Zastrow-Strasse is causing dissatisfaction among residents. According to reports, the area is increasingly perceived as unkempt. Weeds are sprouting up and dog droppings are rampant. One resident drastically describes the situation as the “biggest dog toilet far and wide”. These inconveniences not only affect the quality of life of local residents, but also create a desire for earlier, more pleasant walks in this natural oasis.

Better care of public green spaces is crucial for the well-being of citizens. This is clear in Neubrandenburg, because the city has divided numerous properties into different parcels. While some areas in the outer section are private and the city has little influence there, the inner section with its trees and bushes belongs to the municipality. Mowing of the inner areas is already being planned in order to improve the condition of the green area and to support the use of modern maintenance procedures, such as those offered by STANGE GRÜNANLAGEN. This ensures the preservation of the value of urban areas through lawn care, trimming and cleaning of shrubs and bed areas, as well as tree and street care.

Care and improvement in sight

The city of Neubrandenburg not only focuses on the maintenance of green spaces, but also takes active action against dog droppings. A dog toilet with a bag dispenser will be set up at the “Family Place” by the end of the year. Another concern of residents concerns the stairs from Datzeberg towards “Sandkrug”, which are reportedly difficult to use because falling leaves make them impassable. The city administration assures that these stairs are cleaned at least once a month, but the heavy fall of leaves in November increases the pollution. A prompt cleaning was also announced here.

The importance of green spaces is emphasized not only locally, but also on a supra-regional level. Researchers at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology have shown in their studies that green spaces with trees are crucial for protection from extreme weather and as recreational areas. Green spaces promote human well-being, improve air quality and provide opportunities for leisure activities. Increasing tree cover by at least 30 percent could not only reduce annual water runoff, but also reduce urban heat buildup.

In summary, it can be said that the challenges in Neubrandenburg ultimately represent an opportunity to increase the quality of life through the care and development of green spaces. The planned measures are a first step in the right direction to increase the well-being of citizens and make public spaces in Neubrandenburg worth living in again.

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