Status: ongoing
Implementation: in planning

The project “Rethinking Neighborhoods of the Future” uses the “Citymeile” neighborhood as a case study to examine how downtown neighborhoods can be developed in a sustainable manner.

Participation: ongoing
Implementation: ongoing

Citizens, associations, stakeholders, and initiatives can use the discretionary fund to actively help shape their neighborhood and implement ideas with minimal barriers to entry. 

Status: ongoing

As part of its efforts to adapt to the effects of climate change, the city of Mainz plans to remove paving from paved areas in the city center and then plant vegetation there. 

Participation: in planning

The Drususwall recreation area in Mainz's green belt is to be renovated in sections. The aim is to restore its attractiveness and preserve the historically significant ramparts.

Participation: in planning

At the Mainz Youth Conference, young people develop their own municipal projects and exchange ideas with representatives from city politics and administration. Here you can find information about the 2026 Youth Conference.

Participation: ongoing

The state capital of Mainz is shaping the mobility of the future together with the people of Mainz. The aim is to make travel in Mainz safer, more comfortable, and more attractive. You can find information about participation here:

Participation: ongoing
Implementation: ongoing

The state capital of Mainz aims to promote safe, independent, and sustainable mobility for students. In addition to walking, bicycles—and public transportation such as buses and trains—play a particularly important role for secondary schools. These modes of transportation are not only suitable for everyday use, but they also promote independence and help young people experience the city. Here you will find information about participation:

Participation: completed
Implementation: in planning

A new green space is to be created on Sophie-Christ-Straße in Mainz-Marienborn, inviting people to linger, relax, and socialize.

Participation: completed
Implementation: ongoing

The state capital of Mainz is one of ten municipalities receiving funding this year from the state of Rhineland-Palatinate for a "Pedestrian Traffic Check." In this initiative, citizens, politicians, and city officials come together to discuss the local pedestrian traffic situation. Here you can find information about participation:

Participation: ongoing

The state capital of Mainz has begun to draw up a municipal heating plan for the city area. The plan is to have a plan in place by mid-2026 that shows how Mainz can be supplied with climate-neutral heating in the future. To ensure that municipal heating planning in Mainz is successful, it is important to involve the citizens of Mainz and all key stakeholders at an early stage and directly. Information on participation is available here:

Participation: ongoing
Implementation: ongoing

At the Mainz Youth Conference, up to 300 young people between the ages of 13 and 17 can develop their own local projects and present them to representatives from city government and city administration. Afterward, the young people implement the projects with the support of city government and city administration. The Youth Conference takes place once a year. Here is some information about the 2025 Youth Conference:

Public participation: completed
Implementation: in planning

Jockel-Fuchs-Platz is a significant place for the people of Mainz. Now, a new concept is to be developed that connects the square to the Rhine via an open staircase, fits into our times, and reflects the character of Mainz. As part of the public participation process, a vision for Jockel-Fuchs-Platz and the open staircase is to be developed that is supported by many people in the city. Here is some information about the participation process:

Public participation: completed
Investigation: completed

To protect residents from displacement, the state capital of Mainz is currently examining whether a social preservation ordinance (neighborhood preservation ordinance) can be enacted in two areas of downtown Mainz. The goal of a social preservation ordinance is the socially responsible and careful implementation of modernization measures to ensure neighborhood stability and thereby avoid negative urban planning consequences. Here is information on public participation:

Public Participation: Completed
Implementation: In Progress

The “Gleisberganlage” playground is being equipped with new play equipment in response to requests from the neighborhood and a proposal from the Gonsenheim Local Council. Here is some information about the participation process:

Participation: ongoing

In Mainz-Mombach, a large multifunctional sports hall/arena is to be built on the site of the "Am Großen Sand" sports hall. This hall will not only be used for school, popular, and elite sports, but also for cultural events, conferences, and other events. Information on participation is available here:

Participation: completed
Implementation: ongoing

Several pieces of playground equipment at the Wasserwerkswiese playground were dismantled in winter 2023/24 due to age. Now there is space available again to install new playground equipment. As the playground has sufficient space, a calisthenics facility is also to be built. Information on participation is available here:

Participation: ongoing
Implementation: ongoing

Construction work has begun on a new high school in Mainz-Mombach. The four-stream high school, which already started in September 2023 in a temporary building on Lerchenberg, is a "school with a special inclusive profile" and a shared learning environment for students with and without disabilities. Information on citizen participation is available here:

Participation: completed
Implementation: ongoing

The bicycle is increasingly establishing itself in the Mainz metropolitan area as a vehicle and mode of transportation suitable for everyday use. To further promote this development and ensure it is well-positioned conceptually and strategically, the state capital of Mainz will launch the “Radkonsens Mainz” initiative at the end of 2023. Here is some information on public participation:

Participation: ongoing

The intersection of Schusterstraße/Quintisstraße/Höfchen is heavily frequented by all modes of transport. For this reason, the current situation is to be reorganized and made clearer in the future. Information on citizen participation is available here:

Participation: ongoing

Starting in the 2026/2027 school year, elementary school students will have a legal right to full-day care. This also affects the Eisgrubschule in Mainz's old town. Here is some information about the project:

Participation: ongoing

In recent years, there has been significant development along Mombacher Straße. Due to these new developments, a traffic plan has been drawn up by the city planning office. Here is some information about the project:

Participation: completed
Implementation: ongoing

After many years of existence, the Gutenberg Museum is in urgent need of renovation, both structurally and in terms of content, in order to meet the requirements of a modern and contemporary museum. Information on citizen participation is available here:

Public Participation: Ongoing
Implementation: Ongoing

To develop a widely accepted concept for the redesign of the town center in Bretzenheim, the association BRETZENHEIM gestalten e.V. is conducting a public participation process. Information on public participation is available here:

Participation: permanently possible

At the suggestion of local residents, a temporary Meenzer Sommerstraße can be set up after all documents have been submitted and reviewed, and the administration can close it to through traffic and parking in public spaces. Information on participation opportunities can be found here:

Participation: in planning, information to follow

North of the existing Lerchenberg school complex, a new three-court sports hall is planned for school and club sports. Information on citizen participation is available here:

Participation: completed
Implementation: in planning

With a citywide concept for public toilet facilities, the city of Mainz wants to provide citizens and visitors with an attractive range of public toilets. The key criteria for the citywide toilet concept are environmental compatibility, sustainability, and integration into the cityscape. Information on citizen participation is available here:

Status: ongoing
Implementation: in planning

The Rhine riverbank plays a vital role as a local recreational area for Mainz residents, tourists, and visitors, and significantly shapes the cityscape. However, large sections of the riverbank’s design are outdated, no longer meet current usage requirements, and simultaneously hold great potential for enhancing recreational value and the quality of the visitor experience.

The state capital of Mainz therefore intends to redevelop and redesign the Rhine riverbank in several construction phases. Learn more on this page:

Public participation: completed
Implementation: ongoing

How should the Drais district of Mainz develop by 2040? Future development options were discussed and developed with Drais residents during several events.

Status: ongoing

A new tram line is intended to improve access to the Heiligkreuz neighborhood. It may also have positive effects for residents in parts of Weisenau and Hechtsheim.

Participation: completed
Implementation: in planning

On November 30, 2022, the city council decided that the Government District Forum, which last met in 2009, should be reestablished. The new forum is to be developed as a comprehensive public participation process in the run-up to an open space competition. The aim is to encourage broad discussion and reach a consensus within the city's community on the project. This should include concrete measures that give the government district its own identity, enhance public spaces, and improve the quality of life and leisure time.

Participation: in planning, information to follow

Due to its important inner-city location, Karmeliterplatz is a strategic hub and networking point for pedestrian and bicycle traffic. However, the design shortcomings of the aging square are offset by the modern open space design of the St. Christoph memorial. Various redesign measures are intended to optimize the quality of the space for visitors and users. In addition, the goal of the former federal-state program "Active City Centers" to connect the city center and the banks of the Rhine via Karmeliterplatz and Brückenplatz will be pursued. A contemporary development will be implemented in line with the goals of a climate-resilient city.

Public participation: completed
Implementation: in planning

The IEK 2026 is an update of the Integrated Development Concept for the City Center adopted in 2015 and outlines goals and measures for the further development of the city center.

Status: ongoing

planning of a new tram line from Schillerplatz via Höfchen toward the densely populated Neustadt district. This will also create new detour options.

Participation: completed
Implementation: ongoing

How should Ebersheim develop over the next two decades? In June 2022, around 200 interested citizens exchanged ideas on topics such as construction, the environment, transportation, social issues, and education. All information on the Ebersheim 2040 citizen participation project can be found here:

Participation: completed
Implementation: ongoing

The "Binger Straße" expansion project will create a tram connection from Alicenplatz to Münsterplatz via Binger Straße. Information about the project can be found here.