Politics sells playground: Lankow children demand participation!

Politics sells playground: Lankow children demand participation!

Kieler Straße, 19057 Schwerin, Deutschland - In Schwerin, the sale of a playground site on Kieler Strasse ensures heated discussions. The city representative decided in a non -public meeting to hand over the property to an investor. The information comes From the Nordkurier . According to Mayor Rico Badenschier (SPD), the investor can now make building applications in order to develop areas for retail and health services. The topic is not entirely new: the future of the playground has been concerned with the residents and decision -makers for years.

Stephan Martini from the city and cultural protection group (ASK) tries to tip the decision. He demands that he will comply with children and adolescents in accordance with the Children's and Youth Benefit Act become. But Martinini's application did not find a majority and was rejected. The Ministry of the Interior found inadequate participation, but that does not illegally make the decision.

new playgrounds in the prospect

The purchase contract for the property did not initially come about, since a planned alternative location in Julius-Polentz-Straße is also no longer available due to a school building project. The discussion about alternative playgrounds remains exciting: The Lankow district representative has agreed to the proposal that the investor should create three smaller playgrounds. These come behind the Sparkasse in Kieler Strasse, in Gadebuscher Straße and on a section of the previous playground. The residents and children have the opportunity to express their wishes.

The investor Hans-Werner Stein is satisfied with the decision of the city council. The CDU calls for a rapid confirmation of the sale to enable further investments in the infrastructure. It becomes clear that the participation of children and adolescents in municipal decisions still remains an important concern. Examples from other cities show how valuable this is for the design of your living environment. Programs such as "Democracy in Children's Hand" should ensure that the concerns of young people are taken seriously and that they can actively participate in decision -making processes.

It remains to be seen how the situation develops and whether the planned new playgrounds meet the needs of the children. The aim is to involve the interests of the youngest in municipal developments and create a participatory atmosphere in which every voice counts.

More information about children's and youth participation strategies is also available on the website of the DKJS puts.