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Salzstadelplatz in Amberg: New splendor for the city center!
Amberg is revitalizing the Salzstadelplatz: new look, improved quality of stay and sustainable tree planting.
Salzstadelplatz in Amberg: New splendor for the city center!
In Amberg, the Salzstadelplatz is now inviting and lively again! The construction work has been completed and has fundamentally refreshed the appearance of the square. Thanks to the redesign as part of the “Inner City Million” initiative, the square shines in new splendor and offers citizens a significantly improved quality of stay oberpfalzecho.de reported.
The final phase of the work included replacing faulty tree guards and installing new ground-level ventilation pipe covers. The ground sockets for the catering industry were also reconstructed and the parking lot markings were renewed. The main aim of all of these measures was always to improve the cityscape and make the square more attractive. Particularly noteworthy are the four newly planted plane trees, which are designed according to the environmentally friendly “Stockholm model” and come from the renowned Lorenz von Ehren tree nursery in Hamburg.
A centerpiece of urban development
The redesign of Salzstadelplatz is part of a larger plan. With one million euros made available, which the Amberg city council decided in December 2023, several measures are to be taken to improve the city center. From over 240 submitted ideas, 16 suggestions were selected, the implementation of which is already planned for 2024. These investments, like join.amberg.de The aim is not only to increase the attractiveness, but also to create long-term benefits.
The calculated expenses of the implemented projects are diverse. For example, 300,000 euros will go towards planting trees and greening the Salzstadelplatz. The installation of play equipment and benches, the creation of parklets and the purchase of digital displays are also part of these measures. Citizens are actively involved in the process and can submit their ideas via the platform.
Sustainable urban development
The transformation and initiatives in Amberg are not alone; they are part of a broader trend towards sustainable urban development. This focuses on creating vibrant and livable settlements like this Federal Environment Agency emphasized. This includes not only urban redevelopment and the promotion of affordable housing, but also increasing social infrastructure and environmental protection.
The challenges are great: high density and a pleasant quality of stay should be harmoniously brought together. However, with the tree planting and the redesign of the Salzstadelplatz, Amberg seems to have taken the first step in the right direction. So anyone visiting the city in summer can benefit from the new spaces and enjoy the fresh air under the new plane trees. This remains exciting!