Municipal Highlights March 2026: Pohlheim in Focus

In Focus: Municipal Development in March 2026

What was important this month

• Renewed youth participation: The City Council passed amendments to the Charter of the Youth Advisory Council to strengthen the representation of younger citizens.
• New local court members: In several districts, new local court members were elected to ensure local judicial oversight.
• New building areas and zoning plans: The zoning plan for Butzbacher Straße in Holzheim and the project-specific zoning plan in Holzheim were adopted.
• Environment and culture: The Environmental Day at the wetland habitat and the planning of a football field in the district of Hausen highlight sustainability and leisure opportunities.
• Public meetings and citizen participation: Numerous public sessions and mayor’s appointments enabled the inclusion of the population.
• Memories and memorials: The local advisory board of Hausen commemorated Karl Otto Schlag, the long-serving local mayor, who passed away in February.

Renewed Youth Participation

March 2026 marks a milestone in youth participation in Pohlheim. In the City Council, the First Amendment to the Charter of the Youth Advisory Council was unanimously passed. From now on, two members and two deputies from each district will be elected to the advisory board. Nominations are made by the Youth and Children's Office, while the members themselves are appointed by the local advisory boards.

Elections have already taken place in the local advisory boards of Garbenteich and Hausen. For example, Emmy Madeleine Praessar, Finn Aff, Jonathan Volz, Nelly Offanies, Elise Helene Praessar, and Jannis Heinemann were appointed as new members of the advisory board. This change strengthens the representation of young people and promotes closer cooperation between politics and young citizens.

Construction Planning and Zoning Plans

Important zoning plans and building areas were adopted in March that will shape the city's development in the coming years:

• The Zoning Plan No. 15 "Butzbacher Straße" in Holzheim was approved. The goal is to further structure the town center and create more housing.
• The project-specific Zoning Plan No. 14 "Wohnresidenz Zur Langwiese" in Holzheim was also adopted. Construction is planned for the coming months.
• In Hausen, a new building area (Hausen East-South) is planned in two phases. Initially, retention basins will be built, followed by a roundabout in autumn 2026.
• Additionally, a football field (15 x 20 meters) at the old sports field in Hausen was approved. The development, including fixed goals and fencing, is planned for before Easter 2026.

These measures show that Pohlheim is actively working on housing security and infrastructure development to meet the needs of its population.

Culture, Environment, and Citizen Participation

In addition to construction planning and political decisions, cultural and social projects were also in focus in March:

• The Environmental Day is planned for 21.03.2026, starting at 9:00 a.m. at the wetland habitat and ending at 12:00 p.m. at the Albert-Schwarz-Hütte. This event promotes environmental awareness and nature experiences.
• In Garbenteich, the preliminary planning for the animal garden was positively discussed. With a budget of 300,000 EUR and a planned construction period of 4 months starting in 2027/2028, a future-oriented project is emerging.
• The citizens' office hours remained a fixed point in the districts. In Garbenteich and Hausen, citizens could directly discuss their concerns with municipal decision-makers.

Cross-Topic: Youth, Sustainability, and Citizen Participation as Central Themes

The developments in March 2026 show that Pohlheim is consciously focusing on three central pillars: youth participation, sustainability, and citizen participation. The new regulations for the Youth Advisory Council strengthen the voice of the younger generation in local politics. At the same time, projects such as the Environmental Day or the planning of the animal garden demonstrate environmental responsibility.

The inclusion of citizens in meetings, office hours, and planning further emphasizes that Pohlheim promotes open and transparent communication – a central aspect for trust between politics and the population.

Conclusion with Outlook

March 2026 was a month of decisions, planning, and preparation in Pohlheim. From the strengthening of youth participation and the acceleration of construction processes to cultural and social projects – the city is actively moving toward the future. The planned construction projects, the Environmental Day, and the new elections show that Pohlheim remains both capable of action and citizen-oriented.

In April, it will become clear whether the approved projects will be implemented and how citizen participation can continue to grow. Municipal elections are approaching, and the next few months will be decisive for the city's future.