Chorweilerbad gets a new pool advisory board: Citizens decide!

Chorweilerbad gets a new pool advisory board: Citizens decide!

In the heart of Cologne-Chorweiler, something exciting is happening: The Chorweilerbad is about to implement a new advisory board, which is supposed to represent the concerns and needs of the citizens. According to Bachhausen , Kölnbäder GmbH has already called up for application and twelve committed people have registered until the deadline. This is considered a sufficient number to commission the district council with the selection of three members from this applicant pool.

The task of this spa advisory board is to advise the management of Kölnbäder GmbH in a variety of questions. This not only includes sporting and economic issues, but also social aspects that are relevant for the swimming pool. Recommendations on topics such as access for various user groups, the opening times and the coordination of times for school sports, the clubs and the public are given.

Citizen participation in focus

A good example of citizen participation can be found on the pool advisory board of the Höhenbergbad, which has been active since 2009. Here the members consist of three citizens of the Kalk district as well as representatives from the district council, the sports office and other relevant institutions. Among other things, the aim of this advisory board is to actively involve citizens in the development of their district pool, as can be read on Kölnbäder

In today's world, municipalities have to master many challenges, such as demographic change, digitization and protection against extreme weather experiences. These topics are also becoming increasingly relevant in the context of the spa landscape. The bathrooms are not only places for relaxation, but can act as a partner in coping with local problems, the German Society for the Bathing system .

A look into the future of the baths

But the pressure on the bathrooms, which are often considered a cultural asset, grows. They are increasingly criticized because they are viewed not only as a community place, but also as cost factors. The focus on economy could endanger the cultural diversity that bathrooms have to be repositioned confidently in local politics.

With the new advisory board in the Chorweilerbad, the city of Cologne creates an opportunity to attack innovative ideas and suggestions from the population. The importance of this cooperation between citizens and the city administration is also evident in the successful practice of the Höhenbergbad, where there has already been a lively exchange between the various actors.

The developments in the Chorweilerbad can be excited, because here it is not only decided on swimming, but also about the design of an important part of the community. The meeting of the district council for the selection of advisory board members is imminent and could be pioneering for future citizen participation projects in Cologne.