Project Team: Prof. Dr. Katrin Pittius, Prof. Dr. Maik Arnold, Julia Kleppsch
Project Funder: DSK – Deutsche Stadt- und Grundstücksentwicklungsgesellschaft and Lessingstadt Kamenz
Duration: 01.01.2018 – 30.11.2018
Project Objective
The project aimed to support, coordinate, and moderate working groups for the development of the “Master Plan 2030” for the town of Kamenz. The process was citizen-centered, involving residents of all ages to collaboratively shape the strategic direction of the city.
The master plan serves as a framework for strategic urban development until 2030, defining goals, action requirements, and concrete decisions for the city and its districts.
Project Process
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Working Groups: From January to March 2018, multiple sessions with citizens were conducted to discuss visions for Kamenz 2030, focusing on areas such as:
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Settlement opportunities
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Transportation networks
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Location factors, including youth and socio-cultural infrastructure
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Master Plan Draft:
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The initial draft, consolidating the results of the working groups, was presented at the Master Plan Workshop on 5 May 2018 at the Stadtwerkstatt Kamenz (link).
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From June to September, discussions continued, and the draft underwent multi-stage revisions in city council committees.
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Final approval by the Kamenz city council was expected in September 2018.
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Moderation and Visualization:
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The moderator team, including Michael Preuß (City of Kamenz), Dipl.-Geograph Nico Neumann (DSK mbH & Co. KG), Prof. Dr. Katrin Pittius, Prof. Dr. Maik Arnold (FHD), and student assistant Julia Kleppsch, distilled the core visions and ideas into five thematic building blocks (“Leitbildbausteine”).
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A “theme tree” visualized the connections between citizen inputs and strategic focuses, making the process transparent for all participants.
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Preliminary Results
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Key insights emerged regarding public transport improvements, not only connecting to Dresden and East Saxony but also to local districts.
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There is a need for holistic urban planning, considering both city center development and residential areas such as Kamenz-Ost and new suburban housing.
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The collaborative process emphasized citizen participation and provided a structured foundation for drafting the final master plan.
Next Steps: Completion of text formulations for the building blocks, editorial refinement, city council approval, and eventual publication of the Kamenz 2030 Master Plan.