A new Fulda promenade: Rotenburg's green oasis shines!

A new Fulda promenade: Rotenburg's green oasis shines!

in Rotenburg an der Fulda there is currently hustle and bustle, and not without reason: Mayor Marcus Weber has opened the new Fulda promenade today. This invites locals and visitors alike to enjoy the beautiful landscape on the banks of the Fulda and to stay in the freshly designed environment. The cycle path R1, which runs directly along the promenade, is also heavily frequented. The region is now not only becoming more beautiful, but also more environmentally friendly, the project is part of a higher -level urban development that aims at sustainability. Osthessen news reports that the redesign of the area between the bridge of the city twinning and the Fuldawehr with around 2.5 million euros, although the Fortunately, 66 % of the costs are covered by grants.

These impressive changes go far beyond just a new promenade. As part of the urban development program, which was launched in late summer 2023, new cycle paths, staircase, outdoor seating and natural watercourses are also created. A highlight is the renovated historic city wall, which gives it a special charm. Timo Herrmann from BBZ Landscape architects emphasized the successful cooperation of all those involved, although the plans for the project began in 2020 and suffered delays from numerous floods.

funding from the federal and state governments

The city of Rotenburg also receives a historical funding of 2.7 million euros from the federal program "Adjustment of urban rooms to climate change" for the redesign of the north bank of the Fulda. This support is the highest that the city has ever preserved. In this context, Mayor Christian Grunwald thanked the Mer and its managing director Torben Schäfer for the support for the application, such as the hna reported.

For the redesign of the north bank, a total of 3.2 million euros have been planned by 2024, with the urban contribution dropped to only 500,000 euros due to the funding. Planned measures include the creation of new planters and planting domestic trees as well as various leisure opportunities that invite you to linger. The importance of urban redevelopment for the quality of life of the Rotenburg citizens is also emphasized by District Administrator Torsten Warnecke. It is a great added value for the region and a place to learn, rest and celebrate.

a step into the future

The ambitious program for urban development in Hesse has the goal of finding sustainable and integrated solutions for urban areas. This initiative is supported by various funding programs, such as the Hesse State Government . The challenges that arise from climate change and demographic changes, for example, require clever concepts and cooperation on many levels.

The redesign of the Fulda bank in Rotenburg creates a wonderful oasis in the heart of the city, which will change the cityscape sustainably. According to the motto: there is something! Citizens can look forward to many wonderful hours at Fulda, be it on a walk, cycling or simply meeting friends in a newly designed freedom.