Stadtbaurat Leuer goes after 32 years - an era ends in Braunschweig!

Stadtbaurat Leuer goes after 32 years - an era ends in Braunschweig!

Braunschweig, Deutschland - A farewell is imminent: City building councilor Heinz-Georg Leuer will settle his job at the end of 2025. After 32 years in the building administration of the city of Braunschweig, the 61-year-old announces his decision for personal and health reasons. He expressed that the step was difficult for him because he worked with great joy on important topics such as urban development, housing construction and mobility. Mayor Dr. Thorsten Kornblum regrets Leuer's withdrawal and emphasizes the pleasant and constructive cooperation. On July 1, the city administration will submit a proposal to retire to the City of Braunschweig, while the council itself decides on the final decision due to the upcoming elections.

Heinz-Georg Leuer has been a city building council since 2012 and was re-elected in 2020, although his regular term of office only ends in February 2028. Kornblum plans to present the Council on September 16 a proposal for a new advertisement to initiate the search for a suitable successor. It is planned to publish the tender in autumn so that a variety of applications can be received.

building department and urban development

The construction department, under Leuer's direction, played a central role in the coordination of all construction measures in Braunschweig. This includes, among other things, road and bridge construction as well as the implementation of transport facilities, electricity and telecommunications systems. The aim of this work is to coordinate all interests in the public street space, so that the greatest possible economy and minimal effort are guaranteed for residents.

With a view to future urban development, it is essential to create long -term concepts. This means that aspects such as settlement structure, transport and the environment must be reconciled. Social concerns and financial opportunities also play an important role here. Urban planning should not only offer a mission statement, but also develop sustainable concepts on quality of life and climate protection. In order to meet this challenge, cooperative participation procedures that promote the commitment of citizens are of crucial importance.

In addition, it is emphasized that urban planning processes have to be made adaptable in order to meet current changes. In this context, digital instruments such as artificial intelligence support the planning and ensure more transparency. The need for interdisciplinary teams and the importance of citizen participation are increasing, and integrated support programs are crucial for the implementation of innovative concepts. The coordination of funding programs between the federal and state governments is of great importance here.

The city of Braunschweig is facing a significant change. Leuer's resignation will not only affect one person, but also has the potential to have an impact on the entire urban development. It remains to be seen which ideas and impulses will have the successor and how they will shape the future of the city.

For more information about the current developments, you can do the news from Regional today , the city of Braunschweig Official website as well as the pursue.