100,000 euros for Goldberg: Sindelfingen strengthens social cohesion!

100,000 euros for Goldberg: Sindelfingen strengthens social cohesion!

The city of Sindelfingen can look forward to funding of 100,000 euros, which is provided by the Baden-Württemberg Ministry of Regional Development and Housing. This financial support comes as part of the “Non-investment urban development funding” program and aims to improve the Goldberg district. As the largest district in Sindelfingen with around 8,000 inhabitants, Goldberg is a central point that should experience positive development through the new resources.

This funding is not just a one-off grant, but part of a comprehensive strategy by the city to plan further steps to improve the quality of life in Goldberg by 2030. In 2023, the district was included in the “Social Cohesion” program, which entailed an additional investment of 1.3 million euros from a federal-state program. In addition, there are more than 850,000 euros invested in the program by the city itself.

Strategic measures and goals

A central goal of these measures is to improve a neighborhood that is getting old. Berliner Platz, which serves as a central hub, has lost some of its charm and there is a distinct lack of meeting places. The playgrounds are also in dire need of renovation. Regarding district work, 1.5 positions are also planned, which will focus in particular on Berliner Platz. Mayor Markus Kleemann emphasized how important such meeting places are for social cohesion in the district.

The new funding of 100,000 euros supplements the city's funds and acts as the maximum funding amount. Projects and events are intended to help transform Berliner Platz into a lively center of the district. There is also already successful neighborhood work in other parts of Sindelfingen, such as in Eichholz and in the Viehweide. The Sindelfingen City Youth Association e. V. runs the Eichholz island meeting place and the district meeting place at Hans-Thoma-Platz, which offer attractive offers and cross-generational encounters.

Recognition and awards

The committed neighborhood work in Sindelfingen is recognized not only locally, but also at a supra-regional level. The city was awarded the “Social City 2025 Prize” and is one of the five winners out of more than 100 submitted projects. This award underlines the city's tireless efforts to promote cohesion and quality of life in the city's districts.

In summary, it can be said that the 100,000 euro funding represents a significant step in the right direction. The city plans to revitalize the Goldberg through numerous measures and activities and thus significantly improve the quality of life of its residents. The upward trend initiated by the financial resources could be one of the many factors that will sustainably strengthen Sindelfingen.

For more information on this topic, please visit the website District newspaper Böblinger Bote or City of Sindelfingen.