"Axis to the Rhine" - redesign of the area around the Caponniere
Brief description
As part of the Social City funding program, the area surrounding the Caponniere in Mainz's Neustadt district was renovated as a sub-project of the so-called "Axis to the Rhine." The aim was to create a place where people could experience the transition from the Rhine to the Green Axis and appreciate the historical significance of the location.
The redesign has created an attractive recreational and leisure area that promotes awareness and perception of the historical references and the high-quality surroundings. The open staircase to the Rhine is now barrier-free following the redesign.
Citizen participation
On January 28, 2020, a public participation event was held in the gymnasium of the Feldberg School to discuss the redevelopment of the area around the Caponniere (Section 3, "Axis to the Rhine"), at which the initial planning ideas were presented by the commissioned planner, the Parks and Environment Department, and the neighborhood management team. The information event planned for April 23, 2020, did not take place due to the coronavirus pandemic. Instead, the results were presented online at www.soziale-stadt-mainz.de (opens in a new tab). Neighborhood management staff were available to answer questions and receive comments. In addition, direct residents received information letters from the neighborhood management about the progress of the measure.
Affected urban area
Mainz-New Town
Planned planning and implementation period
The construction project was carried out from October 2023 to February 2024.
Expected costs
The current cost estimate amounts to around €650,000.
Current processing status (April 15, 2024)
The construction project was completed in February 2024.
Further information
- Press release - Socially Integrative City funding program in Neustadt: redesign in the Caponniere area is complete
- 3rd section "Axis to the Rhine" (opens in a new tab)
Information on public participation and the construction project
- 0929/2020 City Council Upgrading the area around the Caponniere (3rd section "Axis to the Rhine") (CDU) (opens in a new tab)
- 1729/2019 Local Advisory Council Citizen participation in January 2020 regarding the construction project "Axis to the Rhine, 3rd BA (area around the Caponniere)" as part of the urban development program Socially Integrative City (opens in a new tab)
The remaining area between Zollhafen and Kaisertor will be redesigned as part of the redevelopment of the Rhine riverbank. The project sheet can be found here: Adenauer-Ufer project sheet (opens in a new tab). Further information can be found here: www.mainz.de/rheinufergestaltung (opens in a new tab)
To improve the quality of the area until the redesign of the Adenauer-Ufer is implemented, flower boxes and seating will be installed. A temporary, barrier-free access route to the Taunusstraße playground will be set up and a playground gate will be installed.
Political decision on the project
Responsibility/Contact
Department IV – Social Affairs, Children, Youth, Schools, and Health
Office for Youth and Family (51)
Neighborhood Management (Social City)
Anna-Maria Spiegler (opens in a new tab)
Department V – Environment, Green Spaces, Energy, and Transportation
Office for Green Spaces and the Environment (67)
Open Space and Property Planning
Moritz Morsblech (opens in a new tab)
(Head of Department)