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Schwerin Plans for State Garden Show in 2035, Building on Previous Successes
The city of Schwerin is set to host a state garden show in 2035, following in the footsteps of Wismar (2002) and Rostock (2003) who previously hosted successful state garden shows in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. These events have demonstrated a significant positive impact on urban development and financial success, fostering revitalization, investment, and sustainable urban growth.
The state garden show in Schwerin will aim to attract regional attention and give the city's development a further boost. The transformation of the former freight railway station on the edge of the city center is crucial for the project, with plans to develop it into a modern residential area featuring affordable housing.
The idea for the state garden show was developed by two associations with great voluntary commitment. The city of Schwerin is responsible for making the necessary decisions and submitting a viable project and a financing concept for the state. The state will financially support the state garden show from existing funds, according to Till Backhaus, the Agriculture Minister of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania.
In 2009, Schwerin successfully hosted the Buga, which served as a motor for urban development. The city's Schwerin Castle and its expansive gardens and parks were exhibition areas for the Buga, attracting nearly 1.9 million visitors to the state capital of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. The event benefited financially, contributing to the city's economy.
The Buga in 2009 is considered an example of responsible and creative urban development that Schwerin could build on in 2035. Heilbronn, a city where an industrial wasteland was revitalized and later developed into a residential quarter, serves as another example. Elements of the garden show still benefit the city today.
Mayor Rico Badenschier (SPD) emphasized that the state garden show is not just a flower show, but an instrument to drive urban development forward. The state has already invested 50 million euros in the preparation of state-owned properties around Schwerin Castle.
While specific financial figures or urban planning reports from the previous shows may be archived by regional planning authorities or event organizers in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, the pattern aligns with the known outcomes of state garden shows in Germany, which have a track record of improving urban environments and yielding economic returns.
Vocational training programs could be introduced within the Schwerin community, to prepare local residents for employment opportunities that may arise from the upcoming state garden show in 2035. The city's transformation and development could extend to the fashion-and-beauty and home-and-garden industries, creating a unique lifestyle that attracts visitors. Furthermore, vocational training could focus on gardening and landscaping, ensuring the garden show's long-term success and contributing to sustainable urban growth.
