Gelsenkirchen, NW

Gelsenkirchen, NW accelerates emission reductions with smart parking pilot in Buerschen City

Gelsenkirchen's Green City Plan calls for a multi-faceted approach to air quality improvements. Overhead sensors were installed for vacancy monitoring at 2,100 public parking spaces in Buerschen City. Drivers consult with a smart parking app for real-time vacancy information and navigation assistance. The sensor network reduces the emissions created by vehicles circling blocks for open spaces. Municipal officials are evaluating the pilot installation for potential expansion in 2023.

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Gelsenkirchen, NW

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Gelsenkirchen, NW created a literature scholarship to strengthen its cultural infrastructure

The City of Gelsenkirchen partnered with the Urban Renewal Society and the Gelsenwasser Foundation to create a literature grant scholarship. The scholarship offers an author the opportunity to move rent-free into an apartment for three months to write creative pieces inspired by the city. The scholarship recipient receives 1,500 euros per month, a travel allowance, and a free ticket for local transport. The city created the scholarship to strengthen its cultural infrastructure.

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Gelsenkirchen, NW partnered with Bird, Tier, and Spin to deploy a fleet of 750 e-scooters

The City of Gelsenkirchen partnered with the micro-mobility companies Bird, Tier, and Spin to deploy a fleet of 750 e-scooters. The city has prohibited scooter parking in specific zones to prevent disruptions including parks, green spaces, nature reserves and pedestrian zones. The e-scooters can be booked through the respective providers and their apps. Each provider signed a contract with the city agreeing to comply with these no-parking zones.

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Gelsenkirchen, NW created a district quiz with raffle prizes to encourage residents to explore

The City of Gelsenkirchen's Bochumer Straße office created a difficult district quiz to encourage residents to explore the neighborhood. The district office will will raffle three vouchers from the neighborhood among all submissions with at least nine correct answers. The district office also created a child-friendly version of the quiz with easier questions to encourage families to participate.

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Gelsenkirchen, NW

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