This is one of the first measures visible to visitors that was implemented as part of the federal program "Sustainable inner cities and centers" in order to increase the quality of stay and experience in Oberstein town centre. New, modern flower tubs were also placed and attractively planted in the areas of Christuskirchplatz and Gilsbachs Eck.
As part of this program, the federal government supports cities and municipalities in the development of innovative concepts and action strategies as well as their implementation. Specific individual measures are to be established to strengthen and develop city centers and town centers. The aim is to support cities and municipalities in overcoming acute and structural problems in city centers, town centers and district centers by developing them into multifunctional and cooperative places as places of identification for the municipality.
As the effect of the colorful elements above the heads of visitors is so great, more will be hung in the coming weeks along the Oberstein pedestrian zone. Something has also been considered for the pedestrian zone in Idar. This area is set to blossom in the near future.
The "Sustainable inner cities and centers" funding programme will run until 31 August 2025 in Idar-Oberstein. In addition to these initial measures, more will follow over the next two years. If you have any questions about the program, please get in touch with the contact person at Idar-Oberstein's business development department: Caroline Pehlke, telephone 06781/64-623, and Sarah Wagner, telephone 06781/64-620, e-mail wirtschaftsfoerderung@idar-oberstein.de.