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
NUMIC 2.0 research project completed
After more than three years of intensive collaboration in the course of NUMIC 2.0 - and a further three years in the predecessor project - this cooperation between the City of Chemnitz and Chemnitz University of Technology came to an end on 30 May 2025. However, the transfer of knowledge, the stabilisation and the impact of the experience gained on citizen participation in transport planning and its research will not end.
With this in mind, the results of the final event on 20 March have been published under the title "Successful participation in urban and transport planning". In addition, an explanatory video has been published that conveys the interplay between public participation and transport planning as well as key project findings.
Finally, a freely accessible handout is to be published online by Chemnitz University of Technology. It summarises the most important findings from NUMIC 2.0.
Successful outcome of the "EUJA!" funding programme: around 120 projects launched for the Capital of Culture year 2025
Successful outcome of the "EUJA!" funding programme: around 120 projects launched for the Capital of Culture year 2025
One year after the start of the application phase for the funding programme "EUJA! Initiative Projects for the Capital of Culture" funding programme, the results are now available: Around 120 projects from individuals, associations and initiatives have been approved within the programme and will be implemented over the course of 2025. The total funding amount is 505,000 euros.
The programme started on 01.05.2024 and applications could be submitted until 31.05.2025. It comprised three funding pillars with different focal points: the special fund "Places of Awakening", the special programme "Microprojects on Intervention Areas" and the special programme "Civic Engagement". EUJA!" was initiated by the City of Chemnitz, which was able to win over the European Capital of Culture Chemnitz 2025 gGmbH, Sparkasse Chemnitz and Grundstücks- und Gebäudewirtschafts-Gesellschaft mbH (GGG) as project partners.
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Public participation in transport planning - NUMIC 2.0 explanatory video online
At the end of "NUMIC 2.0 - New Urban Mobility Awareness in Chemnitz", the video shows how transport planning works and what role citizen participation plays in it. Key findings from the research project are also presented and recommendations for future planning are outlined.
The project "NUMIC 2.0 - New Urban Mobility Awareness in Chemnitz" conducted research into citizen participation in transport planning from December 2022 to May 2025. NUMIC 2.0 continued and strengthened the cooperation between the City of Chemnitz and Chemnitz University of Technology from the previous NUMIC project. Practical work was carried out on participations centred on future transport projects. On the scientific side, the project analysed how citizen participation works. Both projects were funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research through the funding programme "Social-Ecological Research" and supervised by the DLR Project Management Agency.
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"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 City 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 mainly 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 for FamilienApp Chemnitz found
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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