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Nadia Schwedler
Eisenach

"Eisenach impresses me with its remarkable diversity of cultural offerings: the Luther House and Bach House, the Automobile World Eisenach and Thuringian museums, and, last but not least, Wartburg Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and symbol of our rich history. I love the charming old town, which invites you to stroll and linger, and the surrounding countryside offers plenty of nature with perfect opportunities for various outdoor activities. Of course, there's still room for improvement: more short-term parking options, intergenerational recreational areas, and sustainable concepts for environmentally friendly and climate-conscious urban development are desirable."

Bernd Jentsch
Erfurt

"What I particularly like about Erfurt are the many small street cafes in the old town, which give the city an almost Mediterranean flair. The hustle and bustle of tourists and their amazed looks as they admire the magnificent facades at the fish market and in the alleyways are also impressive. The colorful mix of shops and boutiques invites you to stroll around. What bothers me, however, is the city administration's rigorous approach to private car traffic in the city; many parking spaces have been eliminated. In addition, the countless construction sites are annoying, making driving through Erfurt a gamble."

Amelie Becker
Gera

"Gera has a lot to offer. That's exactly why I like this city!"
There are many green spaces, the White Elster river, exciting shops and restaurants. Above all,
But it is the people who are committed and work together. For several years now, many have been committed to this
Business owners and representatives of the city administration regularly meet to discuss upcoming issues
to discuss events and current issues, but also, for example, to talk together about
to decide on Sunday shopping days. This cooperation between the city administration and businesses
It fertilizes the development of the entire city. Unfortunately, the strong changes are also noticeable in Gera
of the city centers. Some storefronts are vacant. Ideas are already being developed to revitalize them
can be filled with life, but this development doesn't happen overnight."

Franziska Gerlach
Erfurt

"Hey, I'm Franzi and I live in Erfurt. I love my city,
because it's the perfect mix of hustle and bustle and coziness. I always run into some familiar face
someone I can smile at or chat with briefly. I love browsing through small shops and..
Discovering the cultural activities of the scene at various locations. I can easily manage the short distances
I can cycle back – it only takes me 20 minutes to get across the city. Unfortunately, the
Pedestrian and cycling infrastructure is still far too short. Cycling – especially with or for kids – is often a
A risky undertaking. I also hope that we can establish a good balance between small, creative corners and
Shops and large chains can create opportunities.”

"From the perspective of an urban and regional developer, but also as a city dweller in a small metropolis in the heart of paradise, Jena is for me: spectacular as seen from the Jentower, sporty from the Saale river to the Kernberge hills, vibrant from Schillergäßchen to Wagnergasse, exciting around the new cultural quarter at the Theaterhaus, and last but not least, special when the city's residents grapple with the future of the city center."

Denis Peisker
Head of Department for Urban and Regional Development

Sabine Mock
Mühlhausen

"Mühlhausen - that is a medieval-style town,
which, due to its location, has a strong connection to regional producers and nature.
Mühlhausen is genuinely honest and unpretentious, offering many people a livable home
As a returning resident, I know that there is vacancy not only in Mühlhausen, but also in many other cities
And there are problem neighborhoods, and that's the case here too. Therefore, I hope that we can work together to find solutions
"Works so that families can continue to live happily here."