Noise pollution in Bickendorf: Citizens demand clear solutions!

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In the heart of Bickendorf, the dialogue in the Veedel begins with "counter talks" to discuss neighborhood problems.
In the heart of Bickendorf, the dialogue in the Veedel begins with "counter talks" to discuss neighborhood problems. (Symbolbild/MK)

In the Bickendorf district of Cologne, the premiere of the new series of events "Theken talks" was recently held in the courtyard of the median therapy center. This initiative, which was organized by the AWO social space coordination Bickendorf and Ossendorf as well as the Aktion Aktion neighborhood, aims to network the citizens with local political core and offer them a platform for their worries and ideas. In order to arouse curiosity and strengthen the feeling of community, sausages and soft drinks were distributed at the event.

like the Rundschau reported, the first discussions were about burning topics such as housing deficiencies, the dirt of the green areas as well as the timetables of KVB lines 3 and 4. The four politicians from the district council and the city council took the time to get into conversation with the citizens and to explain their personal values ​​and political responsibilities. "A lack of communication often leads to misunderstandings and conflicts," emphasized one participant in the discussion.

loud neighbors and problem areas

noise pollution is not just an everyday topic in Bickendorf - it is the largest stress factor in urban areas in Germany. According to a recent study by the Federal Environment Agency, 58 percent of the citizens feel bothered by noises from the neighbors, while 67 percent complain about disturbances from road traffic. This shows how important the dialogue between the neighbor and the community is.

next steps and outlook

The next "counter talks" will take place on June 26 from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the neighborhood campaign on Ossendorfer Weg 5. There, other interested parties have the opportunity to contribute their ideas and suggestions. Facilities who want to take part in the event can contact Frédéric Bravo Paredes. Such opportunities in which neighborly getting to know each other are important to strengthen social cohesion - not only in Bickendorf, but also in other parts of the city.

In view of the partly tense neighborhood conditions, social scientist Sebastian Kurtenbach reminds you that problems do not always have to separate. Challenges in the living situation can also form an active community and promote exchange, as can be observed in many cities. "It is up to us how we deal with each other," he summarizes, adding that increasing linguistic diversity can sometimes make communication more difficult in cities like Berlin and Cologne.

The challenges are diverse, but with a little commitment, a lot can be moved in the Veedel. The citizens are now called to raise their voices!

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