Your team Future for Krefeld Short election program for the local elections on 14.09.2025 ENVIRONMENT, CLIMATE, NATURE: OUR RESPONSIBILITY Consistent implementation of the KrefeldKlima 2035 climate protection concept with the goal of being climate neutral by 2035 Resolution on municipal heat planning, including a renovation offensive · Adoption of the biodiversity concept Support programs for energy efficiency improvements Promotion of wind energy projects in Krefeld Expansion of electricity and heat generation on rooftops and parking lots Expansion of open-space photovoltaics, particulary on brownfield sites Implementation of the open space and green space plan Protection and expansion of existing nature reserves and forest areas Promotion of regional food producers, especially organic farms Application as an eco-model region Further development of weekly markets Establishment of a nutrition council, among other things to combat nutritional deficiencies Implementation of the clean air plan and the noise action plan Ambitious implementation of the waste management concept with the aim of achieving the highest possible recycling rate A CITY FOR EVERYONE – SOCIAL, SOLIDARITY-BASED, FAIR Promotion of social housing Expansion of the opening hours of the drug help center Sustainable financing of homeless Krefeld and the women’s shelter Compliance with minimum standards for the scene meeting place, e.g., with toilets and support from street workers Deploymentof school health professionals Health prevention projects and measures with a focus on mental health Feminist/queer healthcare Access to safe abortions Establishment of a clearing house for people without health insurance Promotion of multi-generational projects Ensuring local saupplies Improving the image of nursing professions Support for single parents Sustainable design of neighborhood work Establishment of health guides INTEGRATION – SHAPING THE FUTURE TOGETHER Securing the work of the anti-discrimination office Faster procedures at the naturalization office —– immigration ??? Immediate integration of foreign-language children in schools Providing job-related language courses for migrants while ensuring childcare Decentralized accommodation for refugees in mixed residential areas Right of residence for persons with long-term permit Avoiding disruptions in school education Active partner in the “Safe Harbors” city alliance Acceptance of refugees rescued from the Mediterranean Admission of refugees rescued from the Mediterranean Better funding for longer-term integration measures No cooperation with the AfD EQUAL RIGHTS – FOR EVERYONE, NOT JUST FOR SOME Joing the Charter for Equality between Women and Men Reconciliation of volunteer work and family life Destigmatization and protection of sex workers Training for companies on issues of equality and inclusion Promotion of career paths for women Promotion of LGTBQAI+ freedom zones Raising awareness of sexualized violence Expansion and promotion of safer spaces Long-term financial support for women’s counseling centers Establishment of counseling services for men INCLUSION INSTEAD OF BARRIERS Urban planning that always takes accessibility into account, e.g. sidewalks, traffic light phases, blind-guiding lanes Inclusion in projects and construction plans Expansion of inclusive course offered by adult education centers Promotion of inclusive workplaces and meeting spaces “Toilets for all,” including diaper changing facilities for adults Improvement of accessibility in Krefeld museums Stress-free visits to doctors for all people More barrier-free housing and supported housing projects Promotion of inclusion in sports Reduction of bureaucracy and simplification of application procedures for people with disabilities Simplification of language in forms More schools offering inclusive learning Rapid expansion of open all-day schooling, also with regard to inclusion More opportunities for students with disabilities to attend mainstream schools Expansion of systematic school support Inclusive playgrounds that are also accessible to blind or autistic children PUTTING YOUNG PEOPLE IN THE FOCUS Strengthening local structures through neighborhood centers Consideration of the needs of children and young people in urban planning Clean playgrounds Accelerated expansion of childcare for children under three Increase the number of specialists in youth work centers Support for children and young people growing up outside their families of origin Maintaining existing youth facilities Creating a self-managed, cost-free building as a meeting place for young people Promoting democracy education in schools Promoting political participation among young people through involvement in all committees Establishing a children’s advisory council or children’s parliament Building a network against child poverty Establishment of a program to encourage people to work as educators Introduction of a YouCard based on the model of the city of Hamm Expansion of free Wi-Fi networks in downtown Krefeld, public transportation, and important locations EDUCATION FOR THE FUTURE INTO THE FUTURE THOUGH EDUCATION Expansion of daycare places Systematic advice on free daycare and daycare places Accelerated expansion of after-school care places Further expansion of school social work Sustainable expansion of systemic school support Systematic recording of school absenteeism in Krefeld Further expansion of inclusion in Krefeld schools Consideration of the school social index (“treating unequal things unequally”) Continuation of the “No degree without a connection” program More learning time for children in challenging neighborhoods Safe pedestrian and bicycle paths in the area around schools and daycare centers Promotion of cooperation with extracurricular learning locations Free transportation for schools to extracurricular learning locations within Krefeld Balanced meals at school kiosks and cafeterias Energy-efficient renovation and equipment of schools Agile digital equipment in schools Strengthening vocational training Projects to promote diversity and respect Better language support in secondary school for lateral entrants CULTURE, THE INTELLECTUAL NUTRIENT OF OUR CITY Appointment of a cultural manager as a central point of contact for the cultural scene Stronger promotion of Krefeld’s club scene Property tax exemption for non-profit cultural institutions Professionalization of the cultural scene through seminars and coaching Establishment of a “youth culture school” to give children and young people access to culture Appropriate accommodation and greater public visibility for the Entomological Association of Krefeld Make public spaces more accessible for cultural events Central information platform for creative artists Platform for “material exchange” (e.g., stage elements and technology) SPORT – OUR COMMUNITY ON THE MOVE Investment in bicycle infrastructure to promote the most popular sport in Krefeld Expansion of nature-oriented running trails close to residential areas Safe and exercise-promoting routes to school Opening of sports facilities for non-organized sports Good accessibility of sports facilities by bicycle and secure parking facilities Consideration of environmental and climate protection aspects in the renovation of sports facilities and targeted advice for clubs Renovation and expansion of swimming infrastructure and reliable swimming lessons Ticket solutions for all children to join sports clubs using public transport Consistent consideration of accessibility in the construction and renovation of sports facilities Better communication of existing advisory services for volunteer-run clubs Climate-adapted design of sports facilities Promotion of nature-oriented and free sports areas Support and advice for clubs on waste prevention RETHINKING MOBILITY, DESIGNING THE CITY FOR EVERYONE Consistent implementation of the mobility, bicycle traffic, electric mobility and parking space concept A city center without through traffic (with exceptions) and gradual reduction of motor vehicle traffic within the rings Reorganization of traffic space in favor of flowing traffic, cyclists, and pedestrians Expansion of 30 km/h speed limits Safe bicycle parking facilities Removal of traffic lights that are not needed and longer traffic light phases for pedestrians Systematic recording and prioritization of damage to bike paths and sidewalks Establishment of a bike-sharing system, expansion of car sharing, and expanded use of SWK cruisers Safe bike routes at construction sites Sidewalks that are wide enough for people with walkers, wheelchairs, or strollers Expansion of public transport services in line with demand and greater emphasis on public transport over motor vehicle traffic Preservation of the Rhine bridge in cooperation with the state of North Rhine-Westphalia Expansion and maintenance of Park&Ride parking spaces PLANNING WITH RESPONSIBILITY Fair use of land Reduction of net new land sealing Continuation of land use monitoring Sustainable neighborhoods with balanced land use Expansion of advisory services for ecological renovations Promotion of a “young people buy old” program Support for residential housing Enabling cultural and residential uses by reducing the size of the inner city Increasing the proportion of subsidized housing Development of a lighting concept Creation of fenced-in dog parks in the city center Creation of compensation areas for a construction project in the vicinity Mandatory greening of buildings No street without greenery Unsealing measures are naturally included in the planning Gardens as an important component of urban nature Development of a master plan for the harbor Development of the stainless steel works (location?) into an innovative industrial site Harmonization of monument preservation, ecological renovation, and energy optimization FINANCES: SCANT RESOURCES – SMART DECISIONS Socially acceptable austerity measures Acceleration of strategic investments in urban infrastructure such as bike paths, traffic technology, and real estate Use of innovative financing models such as green bonds or crowdfunding Transparent budget management with clear priorities and consideration of sustainability goals Strengthening inter-municipal cooperation Review of all budget expenditures by department to question long-standing expenditures (zero-based budgeting principle) FUTURE-PROOF THROUGH ECONOMY Krefeld as a multifunctional location that combines commerce, living, culture, and leisure Continuation of the inner city strengthening package Strengthening start-up support, promoting the start-up center, and setting up start-up mentors Consulting and support services for public non-profit start-ups Development of cluster-specific initiatives Extension of childcare hours to improve work-life balance Increased purchase of unused land for revitalization Active support for Krefeld as an industrial location Streamlining of bureaucratic processes Expansion of broadband, fiber optic, and mobile communications infrastructure Intensive integration with the Niederrhein University of Applied Sciences Continuation of the Smart City strategy Substantial reduction of waiting times for language and integration courses Shortening waiting times for professional recognition Consistent support opportunities for the reintegration of the long-term unemployed Pursuing the goal of a craft-friendly municipality ADMINISTRATION IN TRANSITION – FOR A FUNCTIONING CITY AND LIVABLE SPACES Strengthening the digital skills of municipal employees and utilizing further opportunities for digitization Introducing regular service quality reports as a basis for further optimization Consistent testing of municipal services for accessibility Creating a “Krefeld app” as a digital citizen service Consistent customer focus in all municipal services Increasing the attractiveness of the city of Krefeld as an employer: more team orientation, participatory leadership, open and transparent communication Protecting critical infrastructure in the context of the changing security situation Strengthening and raising the profile of the partnership between the police, municipal public order services, and SWK Improving safety in public transport, e.g., by expanding SWCar or on-demand stops Expanding safer spaces Redesign of potential areas that cause fear Improvement of the quality of life by removing rubbish in neighborhoods Strengthening of local neighborhood management IMPROVED INVOLVEMENT OF CITIZENS IN URBAN DEVELOPMENT Attractive design of participation procedures for greater citizen involvement and broader participation Expansion of neighborhood work to promote neighborliness Upgrading and expanding existing opportunities for youth participation, such as youth advisory councils, political youth groups, or youth associations Establishment of citizens‘ councils Promotion and expansion of the expert committee on inclusion and the inclusion plan Review of the legal forms of municipal subsidiaries with a view to the requirements for transparency and political participation
