Southern tunnel in Bad Nauheim: Graffiti problem is finally solved!

Southern tunnel in Bad Nauheim: Graffiti problem is finally solved!

In Bad Nauheim, an important step towards security and attractiveness is currently being taken: the southern tunnel next to the main train station is being renovated. This construction work is part of a comprehensive improvement in public space, which has had positive effects in the past. The tunnel connects the core city with the area beyond the station and has so far been known as daunting. The renovation work, which is estimated with a cost framework of 1.6 million euros and are financed by the federal government, state and the city, include the removal of graffiti and the new spatulas of breakdown plaster to create a friendlier ambience here. One of the two stairs leading into the tunnel has already been repaired and the work at the other staircase should be completed in about a week, [FNP reports that …] (Https://www.fnp.de/lokales/wetteraukreis/bad-nauheim/sUedlicher-unnel-neben-bad-nauheimer-bahn-werd-graffiti-sicher-93816795.html).

fall back on the past, it turns out that the renovation of the tunnel is also in the context of the 4th Hessian State Garden Show 2010, which established a community park with fantastic gardens and recreation areas in Bad Nauheim. Over 521,000 visitors admired the 38 hectare area, which is littered with many themed gardens and water elements in order to become a living part of the city. At that time, funds of 30 percent were also provided for the redesign of front gardens, which encouraged the neighborhood for active participation, Wikipedia informed that ....

new measures for graffiti prevention

The current painter and plastering work is not only designed to make the tunnel shine in new splendor, but also rely on modern graffiti protection systems. These special protective coatings make it possible to clean the walls with water and high -pressure cleaner if they are smeared again. The topic of graffiti is seen as a problem in many cities, and preventive measures are often at the center. In a project called "Graffolution", innovative solutions for prevention and regulating graffiti vandalism in public spaces are researched, which could also be important for Bad Nauheim, [prevention day ...] (https://www.praeVERNAVELT Among other things,

The temporary use of a video surveillance system is one of the measures that have already been implemented, which was later dismantled, since no crimes were recorded after the last renovation. This speaks for the effectiveness of the common strategies to promote security in public space. The accessibility was also expanded, which is supported by special perforated sheets for visually impaired people and the installation of an elevator with large buttons. With the renovation of the tunnel, Bad Nauheim has taken an important step in the right direction to offer the citizens and visitors of the city a safe and inviting environment.