Wolfenbüttel: Green Space Concept Takes Shape After Abandoned State Garden Show Bid
Wolfenbüttel transforms garden show plans into lasting green space vision
A few years ago, local politicians floated the idea of bringing the 2030 State Garden Show (Landesgartenschau) to Wolfenbüttel. Ultimately, the city decided against it but left the door open for a potential 2034 application. However, in summer 2024, a feasibility study concept was already presented—and officials now want to ensure that work was not in vain.
In September 2024, the city council resolved that the existing feasibility study concept would be integrated into future decisions on developing green spaces in the city center as an open space development concept. regionalHeute.de asked the city administration how this process is progressing.
Planning Firm's Vision for a Greener City
The concept included numerous proposals to make Wolfenbüttel more sustainable, such as restoring the historic connection between the Stadtgraben (city moat) and Harztorpark, or revitalizing the former "Apfelgarten" (apple orchard) in Seeligerpark. "The council wanted to preserve the innovative ideas from the planning firm and public participation," explains city spokesperson Thorsten Raedlein. "However, the initial draft wasn't directly usable as an open space development concept."
Some elements had been designed as temporary installations for the State Garden Show. For the long-term concept, the planning firm transformed these short-term measures into sustainable proposals. "The firm also had more flexibility, as the projects no longer needed to be completed by 2030," Raedlein clarifies.
Revised Concept to Be Presented This Summer
The updated open space development concept will be presented to city committees this summer, serving as a future guide and source of inspiration for downtown green spaces.
"The administration deliberately avoided ranking proposals by feasibility or necessity," the spokesperson notes. "Instead, the plans will be considered whenever changes are made in the respective areas." Implementation will not follow a fixed sequence; rather, individual projects will depend on political discussions and decisions.
