Citizens' dialogue in Aachen: Your voice counts on February 4!

Citizens' dialogue in Aachen: Your voice counts on February 4!

The city of Aachen invites you to an open dialogue with the citizens on Tuesday, February 4, 2025. The venue is the district office Haaren, in the meeting room of the Hinterhauses, Germanusstrasse 38. Under the direction of Mayor sibylle Keupen and Michael Geber District of Haaren, the topics of traffic, urban development, social offers and personal concerns will be discussed.

The format of this dialogue enables the participants to ask questions and bring in special concerns in a relaxed atmosphere. In advance, the citizens have the opportunity to send their topics by email to buerger_innendialog@mail.aachen.de. Furthermore, additional information can be obtained from Sabrina Hoenen at 0241 432-7318.

meaning of direct exchange

Mayor Sibylle Keupen emphasizes the importance of direct exchange and dialogue at such events. Citizens' interviews are regularly organized in various areas of the city, mostly in the citizen meeting or at other event locations. These discussions are open to all interested citizens and do not require prior registration. The goal is to shape the future of the city together and to incorporate the opinions of the citizens into the political decisions.

The importance of these initiatives is also underlined by the documentation of the German Cities and Community Association, which emphasizes that citizens want to actively participate in political processes. Protest movements against various major projects show that interest in social and political participation is growing. Democracy remains vital, even if the usual rules are often challenged.

design of an effective citizen participation

In order to meet the challenges in urban development and the expansion of renewable energies, the participation of the citizens is essential. The city of Aachen sees the citizens not only as a person affected, but as an essential partner in finding a solution. Successful civic engagement requires early, comprehensive and transparent communication strategies.

The participation portal of the city of Aachen provides further information on dialogue offers and other participation formats. The effective integration of citizens in urban projects is more important nowadays than ever and represents an essential part of a living and democratic urban development. The upcoming discussions on February 4 are a step in this direction.