Karlsplatz in Ulm: Action plan for security and cleanliness presented!

Karlsplatz in Ulm: Action plan for security and cleanliness presented!

Karlsplatz, Ulm, Deutschland - in Ulm, everything is currently about Karlsplatz. The city has launched a new action plan to make this popular but also challenging meeting point more secure and inviting. The space is particularly popular with families with small children, but more and more reports on security and cleanliness problems are causing resentment. The city administration has now also called this misery, which in discussions with citizens of Mayor Martin Ansbacher recognized a clear need for action.

The city is therefore planning an on-site appointment in which measures are to be discussed together with the citizens. In addition to the mayor, representatives of the municipal regulatory service, the police and the city administration as well as committed citizens will also be part of the party. The aim is to tackle the existing problems such as frequent alcohol and drug use, garbage deposits- among other things injecting on the playgrounds- and the associated emigration of families.

a holistic approach

The city administration has already thrown an eye on Karlsplatz and was increasingly being carried out there - there were already around 30 missions by the end of June. An intensification of these measures is planned. The municipal regulatory service works closely with the police and carries out regular "round tables" to continuously improve the security Situation. In addition, it is also considered about the establishment of a drug consumption space in order not only to reduce the health risks for consumers, but also to relieve public space.

But it is not just enough to create security through control. The Ulm disposal companies have already taken steps to clean the place more regularly and plan to expand the cleaning times. These measures are urgently necessary, because parents and other visitors report a worrying state of the square, including all kinds of garbage. Many families now avoid Karlsplatz, which results in alarming complaints about the current situation.

Together for a better ambience

In order to improve the living environment for the citizens, the neighborhood social work has already launched some initiatives. This offers games for children on Mondays, and there are weekly office hours in the Mitte community center. In addition, planned promotions such as an autumn flea market and various children's actions from the Children's and Family Center Schaffnerstrasse as well as participations at the Karlsplatzfest are planned as part of the action plan.

This holistic approach is important for the future development of Karlsplatz. At different levels, be it structural or social measures, Ulm strives for a sustainable improvement. Like Safercity.de , a secure environment and social measures to promote the cohesion are crucial in order to change uncertain rooms in the cities and to avoid stigmatization as "fear spaces".

The action plan bundles existing and new measures and can fall back on the experiences of other cities. Initiatives such as "Design for Security" in Greater Manchester or security strategies in Vienna gave valuable impulses. Ultimately, however, the success of this project will depend on the active participation of the citizens. Only together can an attractive and safe ambience on Karlsplatz, which all Ulmer welcomes.