Trelleborger Platz: City plans upgrading against alcohol problems!

Trelleborger Platz: City plans upgrading against alcohol problems!

The Trelleborger Platz in the Knieper West district in Stralsund is a popular meeting place for numerous young people. Denise, a 24-year-old resident, regularly visits this place with a group of friends. As a rule, they are between five and ten people. But this sociable place has to struggle with the call that many of its visitors often consume alcohol. Heino Tanzus, head of the regulatory office, makes it clear that an alcohol consumption ban is legally not enforceable. While Denise himself drinks moderately, some of their acquaintances consume more, which occasionally leads to loud behavior.

Currently the Trelleborger Platz is in a unattractive state. There are no bars or cafes and the toilet house is defective, which also tightens the situation. Local residents and traders express the desire for an upgrading of the square, which also includes better lighting. In 2024, the police recorded 18 missions on Trelleborger Platz, in which twelve crimes were registered. Despite these incidents, the officials do not classify the place as a focus of crime, since no striking accumulation of vandalism or disturbance of disturbance was determined. Above all, the residents want better lighting because the space is often very dark at night.

urban planning as part of the solution

The city administration has already taken measures to improve the space. As part of the double budget 2028/29, a list of priorities was decided, which also includes the upgrading of the Trelleborger Platz. Suggestions from Denise and her group for a more attractive design of the square include the repair of the toilet house, the installation of play equipment, covered benches and the installation of more garbage can and ash cups.

The importance of urban planning in the context of security has been an issue for many years. Historically speaking, relationships between crime and living environment were researched 150 years ago. These studies show that unfavorable social structures and structural defects can increase the crime burden in certain districts. As the BPB , there are many characteristics that could be identified as potential "fear spaces" that impair people in their safety. These include a lack of social control, poor lighting and neglected building fabric.

conflicts and police operations

An example of the challenges that the Trelleborger Platz brings with it occurred on March 9, 2021, when there was a physical argument between several people. In this incident, a 22-year-old man threatened a knife, which led to minor injuries to both participants. This incident shows that despite the sociable character of the square, conflicts and alcohol abuse can lead to serious problems. In this incident, everyone involved was slightly alcoholized, which also fueled aggression. Police services report that several criminal charges were admitted in the course of this incident, including those due to dangerous bodily harm and violations of the weapons law.

Nevertheless, the Trelleborger Platz remains a central meeting point for the youth of Knieper West. Through targeted improvements, it could not only be upgraded optically, but also more secure for all visitors. The inclusion of the residents and their proposals could bring essential progress to make a living and inviting place for everyone from the pitch.