Chemnitz says goodbye to Mayor Stötzer: 18 years in change!

Chemnitz says goodbye to Mayor Stötzer: 18 years in change!

The city council of Chemnitz recently made an important decision: Michael Stötzer, who has been part of the city administration for 18 years and headed the Department for Urban Development and Construction for over a decade. Stötzer leaves the city at his own request and leaves a remarkable record of construction projects and developments in the city. Among other things, five new schools were built under his leadership, while 52 other schools were renovated or expanded, including the high school on Hartmannplatz and the Terra Nova Campus. In the area of ​​childcare, too, progress hailed with the construction of six new day care centers and the renovation of 31 existing ones.

Stötzer's commitment was not only limited to educational institutions. Eight new sports halls have also emerged in recent years, while 19 sports halls were modernized. Another highlight of his term was the extensive renovation or new construction of more than 20 bridges, including the striking viaduct in Rabenstein and the bridge on Zschopauer Straße. In addition, the swimming sports complex in Bernsdorf was rebuilt and a modern long -distance bust terminal was inaugurated. The city beautification was also not neglected, with 30 redesigned intervention areas in Chemnitz.

sustainable urban development in focus

As part of the project to the Capital of Culture in Europe in 2025, numerous construction projects came to the fore. This includes the redesign of the district park on Pleißenbach, the market fountain and the marathon tower in the sports forum. Michael Stötzer has made a decisive contribution to positioning Chemnitz as a lively and modern city. Thomas Kütter, who has recently been appointed the new head of Department 6, will continue the ambitious projects. Kütter has been head of building management and building management since July 2022 and was elected to his new office for seven years in June.

An important concern in Chemnitz urban development is the use of financial resources of 90 million euros, whereby 30 million euros are specially provided for structural activities. These funds are intended to help preserve the character of Chemnitz ’as a green city with many open spaces and at the same time create new living and commercial space. In the current year, six new construction fields with mixed buildings are planned that meet the requirements for modern living concepts.

the obstacles and challenges

Nevertheless, there are also challenges to master. The Economic Council emphasized the need for a dialogue to relieve the South of Chemnitz from freight transport. The discussions about the further construction of south ring, which could have a potentially impact on the Zeisigwald, are also in the room. Stötzer brought his own opinion into the debates and often differed from the views of his party colleagues.

The city of Chemnitz has made numerous progress in recent years. The hope of increasing sales in gastronomy, more tourism and the settlement of young people are great. The future plans focus on the sustainable development of Chemnitz with a clear focus on modern infrastructure and the creation of living space, which meets the needs of citizens. Further information provides Wirtschaftsrat.de on the upcoming construction projects and developments.

Stötzers' dismissal thus marks a turning point in Chemnitz urban development, while Thomas Kütter now has the reins in hand to further develop the structures built and to get new visionary projects on the way. It remains exciting to see which accents will be set in the near future.

For further details for the adoption of Michael Stötzer, you can also visit chemnitz.de.