The path as a destination - diversity along the Murg

Over 51,000 people from more than 125 countries live in Rastatt. The city wants to bring this diversity to life - with the "Diversity along the Murg" project. The aim is to create five stations along the River Murg that invite all Rastatt residents to linger and meet. A further aim is to develop a kind of written understanding that shows how good coexistence can succeed in Rastatt.

Three women stand by the Murg
Three men in conversation at the dialog round
Citizens at the dialog round
Young people at the dialog round

After-work walk, dialog rounds and online survey

The project was kicked off with an after-work walk along the Murg river as part of the Intercultural Weeks in September 2023.

In order to find out what is important to citizens for good coexistence, the city also held eight dialog rounds in November 2023. Here, the Integration and Community Work customer area collected shared values and ideas from the participants. The Rastatt residents' ideas included a bookcase with books from all over the world and the desire for a work of art to reflect the diversity in Rastatt.

Rastatt residents were also able to take part online and take part in a survey to find out how good coexistence works, what it involves and what is important to them.

Community understanding of good coexistence

The Integration and Community Work customer service department has compiled the suggestions from the population on the understanding of good coexistence in Rastatt and presented and discussed the first draft to the "Living together in Rastatt" network.

We are all part of Rastatt and are active together.

The best way to live together is to get to know each other, find common ground and do something together. Commitment creates community. Everyone is welcome to become active.

Respect and tolerance are the basis for our coexistence. At the same time, we do not lose sight of traditions.

Many different people come together in Rastatt. We welcome everyone and take each individual seriously. Different ways of life enrich our city. We are open to them.

We show consideration, help each other and approach each other openly.

We can only live together successfully if we approach each other. Friendliness, politeness and empathy play a decisive role in this. We are interested, curious about each other and willing to help.

We are honest with each other and address problems in an appreciative manner.

Honesty is the basis for respectful interaction with one another. Problems and criticism are addressed in an appreciative manner. We can only change things and continue to grow together if we talk about them.

We advocate equal opportunities for all.

All Rastatt residents, regardless of gender, origin, language, faith, political views or disability, should have the same opportunities in all areas of life. Accessibility also plays an important role here.

Adequate housing for everyone is important to us.

Housing is a central basic need and a prerequisite for participation and quality of life. Rastatt needs more affordable housing for everyone.

We want to live in peace and security.

Everyone wants to live in peace and safety. In the city and in the squares of our city, we want to meet each other without fear at all times. We treat the property of others with respect.

We want to get into conversation with each other. Learning German is important for this.

Everyone wants to live in peace and safety. In the city and in the squares of our city, we want to meet each other without fear at all times. We treat the property of others with respect.

We are democrats and are committed to co-determination and transparency.

Democracy, freedom of expression and political co-determination are the basis of our coexistence. We make use of the opportunities for political participation. We resolutely oppose discrimination and exclusion. We are fair and show solidarity with one another.

We are committed to preserving our natural resources.

By adopting a sustainable lifestyle, we are helping to ensure that future generations can also live well. Protecting the environment is important to us.


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Kundenbereich Integration und Gemeinwesenarbeit
Martina Becka
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