Mühldorf discusses: skate park, campus and cycle paths – what comes next?

Mühldorf discusses: skate park, campus and cycle paths – what comes next?

Recently found an exciting oneCitizens' Meetingtook place in Mühldorf, which took place on January 14, 2026 in the town hall. Around 120 committed citizens were present, but there were largely no questions - just four people addressed their concerns to Mayor Michael Hetzl. However, one topic that caused lively discussion was the planned oneSkate parkin Altmühldorf. The representative of the youth parliament, Elias Hentschel, dug deeper and hit a nerve. Mayor Hetzl had to explain that Legal dispute before the Munich Administrative Court is still ongoing due to the court being overloaded. An impressive 250,000 euros have been budgeted for the skate park.

Another hotly debated topic was theCampus of the Technical University (TH) Rosenheim. Walter Kolb advocated a central location to revitalize the city center. But the survey of 62 retailers was sobering - 60 of them are against a campus in the city center. This shows that different interests apparently clash here.

Cycling and safety

Another point that was raised at the citizens' meeting is:Bike pathsin Mühldorf. Kerstin Neimcke expressed her concerns about safety and reported a disturbing incident at the hospital mountain. Mayor Hetzl pointed out that not all cycle paths are the sole responsibility of the city. Nevertheless, he assured that the Transport transition provides new ideas to improve the cyclist situation. According to accident statistics, Mühldorf is relatively safe, but people are against itWrong-way driverpowerless.

The specific situation of the cycle paths is anything but optimal. An extensive list ofcritical pointsreveals numerous deficiencies, such as the dangerous intersections on the corners of the city, which affect not only cyclists but also pedestrians. The dangerous areas extend from theNorth Tangent Junctionup toInn Canal Bridge, and Kapellenstrasse and Lohmühlstrasse also offer some danger points for cyclists.

Citizen engagement and urban development

TheCitizen engagementis taking up more and more space in urban planning. In the current publication of Federal Institute for Building, Urban and Spatial Research shows how important citizen research is in urban development. This civic engagement has become increasingly important, particularly in the environmental sector and nature conservation. Despite these positive developments, it is still underrepresented in urban planning. Various case studies are being worked on to find out which topics are suitable for citizen research and how these can ultimately be integrated into urban development processes.

This could have a positive effect in Mühldorf, as the population increasingly wants to be actively involved in shaping their city. The findings from such projects could increase the acceptance of urban measures and enrich municipal practice.

Overall, it shows that the citizens of Mühldorf are not only interested in improving their city, but are also willing to work towards it. From safety on the cycle paths to further development in the city center – the coming months are likely to be exciting.