Citizen participation
In the city of Chemnitz, there are many ways in which citizens can participate at municipal level, for example at the annual residents' meetings, in citizen dialogues, in various committees, in the form of surveys or as part of the interpretation of development plans. You can find information on the various citizen participation procedures as well as current topics and dates here.
Current investments
Here you will find current and upcoming participation opportunities, such as citizens' dialogues, citizens' consultations and online surveys. You can also call up past participations in the archive and view the (interim) results.
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Child and youth participation
Children and young people are the best experts on their own behalf, which is why it is so important for the city of Chemnitz to consult them on certain topics and listen to their ideas.
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Commitment and participation
Do you want to change something, have ideas or want to improve the conditions in your neighbourhood? Here you can find out what opportunities you have to get involved and who you can contact in your neighbourhood.
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Questions and answers
Would you like to find out more about citizen participation? Would you like to know how you can get involved and who you can contact? Here you will find frequently asked questions and answers on the topic.
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Supplementary information
"Take a seat" award winners honoured
On 25 November 2020, the winners of this year's edition of "Nimm Platz - Jugend gestaltet Stadt" were awarded prizes at Chemnitz Town Hall. "Communities create places and places create community": That is the idea behind the competition, which was first held in 2018 as part of the application process for the title of European Capital of Culture.
Young people from Chemnitz aged between 14 and 27 were invited to fill unused areas or squares with their own ideas and submit their proposals by the end of October. A budget of 2,025 euros is available for each project. A sum that makes young people's own initiative both possible and necessary.
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Results of the Kunstsammlungen Chemnitz survey published
In the period from 8 June 2024 to 8 September 2024, the art collections surveyed their visitors about their awareness of offers, information about and planning of museum visits as well as their interests and wishes. The aim is to improve the services offered by the art collections. Most respondents stated that they primarily use guided tours (76.4%) and lectures (57.5%), while many are unaware of offers for children, schoolchildren and young people (78.3%). Most people go to the museum spontaneously(52.8%) or plan their visit at short notice (34%). Participants expressed wishes for inclusive offers, workshops for children and adults and a larger selection in the museum cafés/shops, among other things.
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Citizen survey on the multifunctional hall in the city centre evaluated - 2,146 citizens took part in the online survey
In the period from 15 August to 8 September 2024, a total of 2,146 citizens took part in the online survey on the new multifunctional hall in Chemnitz. The survey was conducted via the city's participation portal. Of those surveyed, around 68 per cent regularly attend the home games of the Niners Chemnitz basketball team. Almost a third of these regular visitors hardly ever miss a game. More than half of those surveyed also visit the exhibition centre for larger events such as concerts and trade fairs.
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Information event on the redesign of the Wladimir-Sagorski-Straße traffic facilities on 1 October 2024 - presentation and minutes online
On 1 October, interested parties were informed about the construction project, the planned reorganisation of the traffic routes and the dismantling of the pedestrian subway there. The presentation shown at this event with numerous detailed views and planning sketches as well as a protocol are now available for download.
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Icon found for FamilienApp Chemnitz
The people of Chemnitz have decided: 38% of those who took part in the vote opted for option 2. 1,300 citizens took part in the voting, which was open from 6 to 20 August. The winning icon with its fresh design will serve as a recognisable symbol on the user interface of the FamilienApp Chemnitz and also as the app's start button on mobile phones.
The FamilyApp will be launched in a few weeks and will provide news, information and important emergency numbers as well as videos and downloads relating to the life issues of families, teenagers and young adults conveniently on mobile phones.
Survey by the Office for Health and Prevention analysed - majority of respondents are satisfied - results provide basis for further work by the Office
From March to May 2024, citizens were asked how well they knew the Office for Health and Prevention, what services they had already used and what other services they would like to see. The survey, in which more than 370 citizens took part, provided valuable insights into the perceptions and needs of the people of Chemnitz.
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Integrated Urban Development Concept "INSEK Chemnitz 2035" adopted: Chemnitz is positioning itself for the future!
On 17 April 2024, the city council adopted the integrated urban development concept "INSEK Chemnitz 2035" as an urban development concept. It covers all areas of a city's development: economy, mobility, social participation, climate protection and much more. It has been developed over the past year and a half with the broad participation of many Chemnitz residents, who have contributed their perspectives in workshops and future workshops.
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20 new micro-projects for Chemnitz and the Capital of Culture region
Associations, initiatives and individuals had until February 2024 to submit their ideas for micro-project funding. The decision was made by an eight-member jury with four players from the city of Chemnitz and four from the Capital of Culture region. At the beginning of April 2024, 20 out of a total of 150 project ideas were awarded funding. This means that not only were more than twice as many applications submitted in the thirteenth round as in the previous round, but more than ever before!
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Results of the survey on gas lamps in Schloßchemnitz have been finalised - around 1800 people took part in the online poll
The online vote on the lamp model to be used when replacing the old gas lanterns in the Salzstraße/Waldleite area in the Schloßchemnitz district has come to an end with a clear vote. The majority of residents and interested parties voted in favour of luminaire model 1, which blends in perfectly with the streetscape. The winning model is expected to be installed in the first half of 2024.
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Young people are heard: Lord Mayor Sven Schulze presented the results of the youth meeting
Lord Mayor Sven Schulze presented the results of the 1st Chemnitz Youth Meeting on 26 January 2024. In mid-December 2023, he discussed what a youth-friendly Chemnitz could look like with around 50 interested young people in the university library of Chemnitz University of Technology. The 1st Chemnitz Youth Meeting followed a youth survey in which around 1,800 young people took part at the beginning of 2023.
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