Lichtenhagen on the move: New meeting points and better infrastructure!

Lichtenhagen on the move: New meeting points and better infrastructure!

In Rostock there is a breath of fresh air in the Lichtenhagen district. A new project to beautify the area is in the starting blocks, with the aim of significantly improving the living environment for residents. The Lichtenhagen master plan was developed together with the citizens and addresses important challenges that are currently plaguing the district.

As [ndr.de](https://www.ndr.de/nachrichten/mecklenburg-vorpommern/rostock/rostock- framing plan-lichtenhagen-will-stadtteil-verschoenern,mvregiorostock-1690.html) reports, these challenges primarily concern the scarcity economy in the form of inadequate shopping opportunities and an uninviting center. In addition, the high accident rate caused by car traffic is causing concern among residents. With a participation project, the voices of residents are now heard in order to include their ideas and wishes in the planning.

Planned measures for a better quality of life

Various measures are planned to improve the district. Among other things, the connection of Mecklenburger Allee to the B103, an important city highway, is planned. A pedestrian bridge over the federal highway to the S-Bahn stop is intended to make the route safer for pedestrians and make it easier to connect to local public transport. The highlight, however, will be the redesign of the Lichtenhäger Brinks: In the future, this place will become an attractive meeting place with cafés and shops that will bring the community together.

Another positive aspect is the new construction of the customs college, which is intended to attract more people to Lichtenhagen. The idea behind it is that educated people stay in the district longer and thus contribute to the positive development of the district.

Sustainable urban development in focus

The improvement initiative in Lichtenhagen reflects a larger trend that is also emerging in other cities. Urbanization and climate change require new approaches to urban development, as bmz.de explains. The goal is to create climate-friendly infrastructure that conserves resources and has low emissions. For this purpose, the use of sustainable materials is encouraged. It is estimated that investments in climate-friendly infrastructure are necessary to help cities adapt to the challenges of climate change.

In addition, green and water-rich areas are crucial to improving air quality and the urban climate. In this regard, the plans for Lichtenhagen are a small but important step in the right direction. When people know that they can stay in an attractive and inviting part of the city, it not only increases the quality of life, but also social interaction.

It remains exciting to see how the developments in Lichtenhagen will unfold. By involving local residents and the goals of sustainable urban development, new paths for a vibrant urban life could be paved. Ultimately, the path to the future shows that a lot can be achieved with a good hand and joint efforts.