Mario Barth reveals: Bank on the ring track causes excitement!

Mario Barth reveals: Bank on the ring track causes excitement!

In the latest appearance of Mario Barth in his RTL program "Mario Barth releases", a bizarre situation in Braunschweig caused a sensation. The topic revolves around a bank on the ring track, which, as Barth notes, rather offers "a look into the countryside" - and in fact you look at a neglected fence and scrub instead of the pre -giving pedestrians and cyclists. A fact that not only ensures laughs, but also a serious deal of urban planning and use of public spaces. News38 reports that Barth is praising the idea of ​​using the former railway site for leisure activities, but sharply criticized the failure of the bank.

The Humor Show targeted the city administration and confronted it directly with the grievance. The town hall's answer was that the bank's original visual axis was blocked by vegetation. The city decided at short notice to turn the bank 180 degrees to offer those who take a seat there. After turning around, the bank now looks at a garden center, a car wash and a parking space - not necessarily the desired sight, but at least a change to the fence view. T-online emphasizes that the bank in the meantime actually turns and that the reactions in the social media are positive for the ring track and its use goods.

urban development in focus

Such stories not only bring a smile, but also show fundamental challenges of urban development. The design and use of public spaces are essential topics that should not only be functional, but also aesthetically appealing. The construction and planning processes in cities must be supplemented by citizen participation, as is also discussed on Buergergesellschaft. It is important to include citizens in the plans at an early stage in order to promote realistic and well thought -out urban development.

The example of the bank on the ring track illustrates that the perception and use of public spaces often only works if the visual axes of the planning actually meet the need for people. The challenge of the "participation paradox" - that citizens are often included too late in decisions - is essential for responsible actors in urban planning.

A look back on previous criticism

Speaking of public toilets: Mario Barth did not put Braunschweig into the focus of his show for the first time. Three years ago, a criticism of a toilet facility in the cult district caused excitement. These controversy show how closely the praise and criticism of dealing with public institutions and how much the opinions of the citizens count. After all, it is the citizens who use these rooms and whose experience is ultimately decisive.

For all fans of Mario Barth, there is a new appointment: a replacement appearance that is scheduled for the already canceled date in Braunschweig will take place on October 11th. It is to be hoped that Barth will present our ring track in a better condition!