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Our Course

Green for nature conservation, of course.
This is just the beginning.
We are embarking on something new. We stand at the dawn of a new era.
A time that takes responsibility seriously.
A time that considers climate protection, social cohesion, and quality of life together.
A time that does not choose between innovation and purpose but makes both possible.
We call it: the Green Founders’ Era.
Here, a new sense of identity is emerging.
One that unites rather than divides.
One that does not need to be perfect but remains resolute.
One that sees the future as something that can be shaped, not as fate.
Not looking back, but moving forward.

The world is searching for answers.
In Ingolstadt, we begin to live them. Not as a utopia, but as part of everyday life.
While the world outside wavers, Ingolstadt becomes the workshop of a new era.

Our city thrives on people who take action. Ingolstadt is shaped by innovation, creativity, and technical excellence, driven by entrepreneurial courage and civic engagement. Generations have built a city where people can live and work well. Our quality of life is rooted in our natural foundations. The Glacis and green belts are our green lungs, while the Danube and Baggersee connect nature with urban life. We protect our natural environment and create spaces for relaxation, community, and the basis for a healthy urban climate.

We continue to secure and develop Ingolstadt’s economic strength, working together with the people, start-ups, small and medium-sized enterprises, and industry. We think holistically, combining craftsmanship, renewable energy, circular economy, digitalisation, and emerging future industries with our existing strengths. This is for the resilience and prosperity of tomorrow.

We invest consistently in what opens up the future: education, families, mobility, health, and well-maintained public spaces. At the same time, we generate new revenues through sustainable urban development and fair, innovative financial instruments. In doing so, we ensure our ability to act without placing a burden on future generations.

Ingolstadt is a city of togetherness. We have always been a city that benefits from its diversity. Our sense of community is evident in clubs and neighbourhoods, in schools and workplaces, in culture, in voluntary work, and in the care we show for one another. This sense of unity carries us through change and enables pragmatic policies that combine reason with reliability.

We are shaping an Ingolstadt where social inclusion, economic success, and high quality of life go hand in hand – and environmental protection, of course.

Liberal in Thinking

From Industrial City to Innovation City

Ingolstadt’s economic success has always been closely tied to the automotive industry – a strength that simultaneously creates vulnerabilities in times of change.

As a centre for innovation, research, and sustainable entrepreneurship, Ingolstadt is well-positioned to shape this transformation – through ideas, forward-looking entrepreneurship, and ecological responsibility.

The automotive industry remains a strong partner around which we aim to establish future-oriented sectors such as battery technologies, GreenTech¹, circular economy, hydrogen, robotics, medical technology, and artificial intelligence. For us, economic development means creating opportunities and actively shaping change.

Reducing bureaucratic hurdles and accelerating approval processes.
Developing commercial spaces efficiently, ecologically, and resource-consciously, with priority given to reuse (“Brownfield-first” principle²) and a dashboard for commercial space occupancy to enhance transparency.
Avoiding vacancies through interim uses and sustainable land management.
Ensuring good public transport and cycling connections to commercial areas as a key location factor.
Providing access to renewable energy, particularly district heating, for businesses (due to high heat demand).
Viewing public procurement as a driver of innovation and sustainability: prioritising young, local businesses and including criteria for CO₂ emissions and circular economy practices.

Sustainable growth arises where ecology, social stability, and economic strength intersect – and where Ingolstadt leverages this triad as a competitive advantage.

Strengthening Craftsmanship and Small Businesses

Craftsmanship and small businesses are the backbone of our city. They create jobs, secure apprenticeships, and combine tradition with innovation. At the same time, they face significant challenges due to digitalisation, skills shortages, and the transition to a sustainable economy. Our goal is to establish modern frameworks that enable businesses to strengthen their innovation and competitiveness in the long term through new technologies, collaborations with academia and industry, and climate-friendly production methods.

Promoting digitalisation in craftsmanship through targeted advice, funding, and joint projects.
Establishing a craft and business hub as a place for collaboration and resource sharing.
Reducing bureaucracy and digitalising administrative processes in a way that is friendly to small businesses, with a focus on prioritising applications from craftsmen and SMEs³.
Expanding collaborations with the Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt (THI) and the Catholic University of Eichstätt-Ingolstadt (KU) to foster practical research and innovation.
Supporting projects aimed at reducing material usage and CO₂ emissions.
Encouraging partnerships between craftsmen, the city, and industry for second-life products, as well as remanufacturing and repair initiatives.
Specifically promote further education, networking, and business succession to strengthen enterprises and safeguard knowledge.
Expand the networking of the municipal technical school with the business sector to enhance the location through opportunities for advanced training.
Technologies, products, and processes that reduce environmental impact, conserve resources, or enable climate-friendly energy generation and usage.
Prioritised use of already developed, derelict, or repurposed land (brownfields) for new construction and development projects to minimise the consumption of undeveloped natural and agricultural land.
Small and medium-sized enterprises; businesses with a limited number of employees and turnover or balance sheet total, typically employing up to 250 people according to common EU definitions

Promoting Entrepreneurial Spirit and Innovation

Economic transformation brings new opportunities to strengthen entrepreneurial spirit, foster innovation, and further develop Ingolstadt as a hub for creative and future-oriented businesses. This lays the foundation for a region that grows through its own strength: diverse, progressive, and independent of individual industries.

Establishment of a central coordination office („Startup Office⁴„) to improve the alignment of existing programmes, initiatives, and networks, for example, under the umbrella of IFG.
Expansion and promotion of start-up centres, coworking spaces, and industry-specific labs, including further development of the brigk concept as a start-up centre and innovation hub, as well as the ELFI Creative Space.
Development of an „Innovation Booster Ingolstadt“: microloans for local entrepreneurs and creatives, as well as a business angel⁵ and venture network to make local funding available for local ideas.
Strengthen connections to UnternehmerTUM: provide coordinated access for our start-ups to the resources of Europe’s leading centre for entrepreneurship and innovation.
Lower barriers to starting businesses by introducing a one-stop agency for quick processing of permits: fast registration, small office spaces, small production spaces, start-up financing, and assistance with applying for funding.
Support the growing creative economy, which includes film, music, art, games, design, architecture, marketing, and more, contributing to both economic significance and the quality of life in Ingolstadt.
Expand infrastructure for the creative economy by enabling interim use of vacant buildings in the city centre, offering reduced rents for studios, ateliers, and coworking spaces, and designating creative quarters (e.g., former industrial sites) where possible.
Establish an institutionalised innovation council with representatives from administration, business, academia, politics, and civil society.
Procurement and contracting „pro innovation“: allow pilot phases and innovation-friendly criteria in municipal tenders to ensure local solutions receive contracts.
Unite private early-stage investors (business angels) and venture capitalists to financially support start-ups while also providing expertise, contacts, and entrepreneurial experience.
Create a central contact point that bundles various services or administrative processes, offering quick and straightforward support from a single source.
Review Ingolstadt’s procurement regulations within the administration: direct awards should be applied in the interest of sustainability and innovation.
Enable isolated, low-bureaucracy zones for pilot projects where speed is critical.

Sustainable Financial Policy and Revenue

The future requires financial flexibility – and smart priorities. For us, forward-thinking financial policy means combining responsibility with the courage to shape the future. Revenues should be generated fairly and invested strategically in future-oriented fields.

Increase revenue through sustainable location and business policies.
Connect the economy with the municipal budget: establish a benefit-oriented portfolio management system via municipal holdings.
Examine moderate adjustments to property tax to preserve municipal flexibility.
Test innovative revenue models such as a tourism levy or packaging tax.
Invest in renewable energy projects that yield long-term returns, for example, through investments from citizen energy cooperatives.
Prioritise and transparently manage social-ecological budget allocations.
Support reforms at state and federal levels to combat the structural underfunding of municipalities and ensure their ability to act.

Ingolstadt, City of Bright Minds: Connecting Science with Business

Ingolstadt has a long tradition as a „City of Knowledge“ and is evolving into a modern hub for science with THI and KU, where research, innovation, and practice are closely interconnected. Universities, colleges, and numerous research initiatives provide impulses that drive economic and urban development. We aim to deepen this collaboration and create new transfer structures. This will foster innovations that extend beyond laboratories. Targeted cooperation between industry, academia, and the city will create new value-added networks, securing employment in the region.

Expand research partnerships between THI, KU, the city, and businesses, and establish research funds.
Promote collaborations in the fields of energy, mobility, circular economy, digitalisation, as well as design and creative projects; establish real-world laboratories for future technologies, such as the development of a Circular Innovation Hub with workshops and training programmes.
Support the expansion of degree programmes in Ingolstadt, ensuring that disciplines such as social sciences, education, and creative subjects complement the academic portfolio.
Make vibrant science communication visible in the city (following the example of the Science Festival) and involve the cultural and creative industries.
Integrate scientific findings into municipal strategies, for instance, by joining the Circular Cities Declaration.

Digital City – Technology with Purpose, for People and Administration

For us, digitalisation is not an end in itself but a tool to improve people’s lives. It should simplify daily life, make public administration accessible, and support sustainability. Ingolstadt has already laid important foundations with IN-Digital, Smart City Ingolstadt, and the Digital Twin. Now, the task is to consistently advance these developments in the interest of citizens and make them accessible to all.

The administration faces the challenge of designing digital services in a way that provides genuine added value to people. Currently, many processes remain too complex or reliant on paper, while citizens and businesses expect quick, transparent, and barrier-free access.

Expand digital administrative services and design them to be consistently citizen-friendly.
Strengthen a unified online service platform for all municipal services.
Ensure digital forms and applications are easily accessible, understandable, and usable on mobile devices.
Further develop the Integreat app as a multilingual guide to administration and daily life.
Simplify digital approval and reporting processes for businesses and trades.
Strengthen digital education and participation offerings to include all population groups.

Digital Innovation and Smart City

Technological change offers cities new opportunities to become more efficient, sustainable, and liveable. Digital solutions should be meaningfully integrated – as tools for climate protection, circular economy, mobility, and citizen participation.

Provide open data platforms for science, business, and the urban community.
Further develop the Digital Twin⁶ for urban planning, citizen participation, and energy efficiency.
Promote smart city projects for sustainable mobility, climate resilience, urban quality of life, or circular economy, for example, by creating a digital, local material marketplace for batteries, metals, plastics, textiles, etc., to make residual materials and by-products from industry usable.
Expand intelligent traffic management, such as smart traffic lights and sensor systems.
Support energy and climate apps to enhance transparency regarding consumption, CO₂ balance, and savings potential.
Strengthen digital sovereignty through sustainable, secure, and open IT infrastructure with energy-efficient systems, durable devices, and the consistent use of open-source software.
Ensure data sovereignty through clear municipal data ownership, transparent usage rules, and independently operated municipal systems.
Effectively protect critical municipal infrastructure (e.g., hospitals, public utilities) through robust IT security, resilient networks, and clear protection standards in administration and public utilities.
Consistently enhance cybersecurity through privacy-by-design, regular security audits, modern defence systems, and comprehensive training for administration, businesses, and schools.
Continue the nationwide expansion of mobile network and fibre-optic infrastructure.

Ecological in Ambition

Recognising Climate Protection as an Opportunity

Climate protection is a driver of innovation and a competitive advantage! Companies focusing on sustainability and energy efficiency seek cities that are committed to climate action. Ingolstadt should become a model city for a „green economy.“ Climate neutrality by 2035 – without compromise! This is ambitious and forward-looking. When the city, businesses, academia, and citizens work together, climate protection begins here – in our neighbourhoods, our businesses, and our daily lives. Every contribution is a step towards progress: modern, efficient, liveable. With expertise, space, technology, and partners, Ingolstadt is ideally positioned to become the energy model region of southern Germany. We are advancing the following goals and measures with determination:

Implementing Climate Protection Locally

Climate protection begins in everyday life – with mobility, energy consumption, and urban planning. We want Ingolstadt to consistently steer towards climate neutrality. This requires clear goals, reliable structures, and the involvement of citizens. Together, we can transition to a modern, climate-friendly city.

Establish binding climate neutrality by 2035 and consistently implement the Integrated Climate Protection Concept 2035 – with an annual climate report and sustainability review of all decisions.
Introduce energy-saving contracting⁷ for municipal buildings and accelerate renovations to reduce energy consumption and costs.
Implement greening programmes as a priority: green roofs and facades, front garden trees, and ecological spaces for cooling and CO₂ absorption.
Unseal surfaces and promote greening to strengthen the „sponge city“⁸ and prevent overheating.
Reduce night-time lighting where safety allows, to save energy and protect wildlife.

Shaping Renewable Energy

Energy supply must be clean, secure, and regional. We rely on solar power, storage solutions, and smart systems to guarantee supply security and reduce dependencies. Renewable energy is not only a contribution to climate protection but also a driver of innovation, value creation, and economic development. Ingolstadt should demonstrate that ecological energy policies and economic strength are not opposites – but the foundation of a future-proof city.

Deploy smart meters across the board, enabling citizens to benefit from dynamic electricity pricing and reduce costs effectively.
Expand photovoltaic systems on municipal rooftops and car parks, allowing the city to generate clean energy and strengthen local value creation.
Extend charging infrastructure with photovoltaic (PV) connections and wall boxes to facilitate climate-friendly mobility in everyday life.
Establish local energy storage systems to ensure locally generated energy is used efficiently and to reduce strain on power grids.
Strengthen municipal utilities as one of the key players in the energy transition and set binding targets.
Support community energy initiatives and civic engagement in the energy transition by enabling streamlined administrative processes (with a consistent point of contact wherever possible) through a „one-stop“ approach.
Foster targeted cooperation with community energy projects for the urban energy transition, such as photovoltaic (PV) or biogas initiatives.
Utilise waste heat from industry and wastewater to sustainably supply residential and commercial areas with heat.
Promote energy-efficient construction and renovation to conserve resources and reduce costs in the long term, in collaboration with local craft partners.

Urban greenery and biodiversity

A greener Ingolstadt is a more liveable Ingolstadt. More nature in the city ensures cleaner air, cooler summers, and everyday recreation. Natural design and biodiversity enhance the well-being of both people and the environment. By ecologically connecting green spaces, water, and habitats, we create a climate-resilient city that protects and unites both people and nature.

Update and advance the biodiversity strategy, while expanding biotope network systems within and around the city.
Establish and designate new protected areas to better connect existing biotopes, supported by monitoring and inner-city compensation areas.
Expand flowering meadows, orchards, and wildflower areas to promote habitats for biodiversity.
Preserve mature urban trees and revise the tree protection ordinance to secure the tree population in the long term and expand it in the medium term.
Protect and restore the natural habitats along the Danube (Danube floodplains and riparian forests) to strengthen their ecological function while enabling nature-compatible recreational use.
Renaturalise smaller water bodies, manage riverbanks extensively, and permanently protect riparian buffer zones.
Strengthen biotope networks and provide long-term support for the Landscape Conservation Association, the Environmental Education Centre, and the Eco-Model Region, fostering connections between them.
Involve nature conservation organisations more actively, granting them genuine participation rights in the Nature Conservation Advisory Board and urban development processes.
Consolidate environmental, climate, gardening, and forestry departments to efficiently manage ecological goals and harness synergies.

Mobility of the future

Mobility means freedom, participation, and quality of life – but it must become future-proof. Ingolstadt is growing as a hub for work, education, and living. Thousands of people commute daily between the city and its surrounding areas. A modern transport policy must therefore consider the city and region together. Our goal is mobility that enables everyone in and around Ingolstadt to travel quickly, safely, and in an environmentally friendly manner – regardless of income, age, or mobility restrictions.

Reliable public transport

We are creating a modern, clean, and affordable public transport system that connects the city and region, forming the backbone of sustainable mobility.

Expand city-to-region transport links with improved routes, including to Gaimersheim, Kösching, Manching, and industrial areas, while significantly strengthening east-west connections.
Increase service frequency and ensure reliable timetables for fast and predictable travel.
Supplement services with on-demand, shuttle, and electric bus options that operate flexibly, including during off-peak hours.
Introduce a modern VGI route network with multiple hubs and circular routes – for example, along the main axis from the main station to Rathausplatz to the central bus station (ZOB).
Increase the share of electric buses in the municipal fleet to provide quieter, low-emission, and more comfortable public transport.
Develop mobility hubs where buses, trains, bicycles, and shared mobility options converge.
Create an integrated mobility app that digitally connects all modes of transport.
Ensure barrier-free stops and fair fares for inclusive mobility.
Establish and promote a car-sharing system in cooperation with Stadtwerke Ingolstadt or private providers, integrated with cycling, bus, and rail services into a comprehensive, multimodal mobility network.
Collaborate with THI and regional initiatives such as the Mobility Working Group to develop innovative mobility solutions – from electric shuttles and autonomous driving to AI-supported traffic management and intelligent charging infrastructure.

Safe cycling and pedestrian traffic

Cycling and walking are central pillars of a liveable city. We are committed to making these modes of transport safer, more comfortable, and environmentally friendly.

Safe and continuous routes with cycle streets, fast cycle routes, and bridges as a consistent development of cycling infrastructure in Ingolstadt.
Safe and clear guidance for cyclists onto the road where cycle paths end or pavements begin.
Opening all one-way streets to two-way cycling.
Modern, covered, and well-lit parking facilities at high-frequency bicycle parking locations, such as around the city centre and at train stations.
Promoting rental opportunities for (cargo) bicycles.
Better connectivity between industrial areas and the city centre with regional cycle paths, enabling commuters to travel in a climate-friendly way.
Retaining the Bicycle Advisory Board and fostering collaboration between the city administration and interest groups such as the ADFC.
Exploring the introduction of school streets to make the complex traffic situation during rush hour safer for children.
Safety in darkness: Good lighting at intersections and crossings.
Separate pedestrian and cycle paths, especially for children, senior citizens, and people with disabilities. Adherence to recommended minimum widths for safety and accessibility.
Strict enforcement against parking on pedestrian and cycle paths.
Raising awareness for respectful coexistence in urban traffic through campaigns and educational initiatives.
Goal for Ingolstadt – “Vision Zero: Streets and transport systems will be designed in such a way that there are no more traffic fatalities or serious injuries.”

Old Town: More Space for People

Our city centre should be a place to live, meet, and linger – not for parking and driving through. We are designing traffic in a way that enhances quality of stay, safety, and the environment equally. Less traffic in the city centre means less noise, cleaner air, and more space for people. Sustainable traffic design strengthens urban life, creates safe routes, promotes local retail, and makes Ingolstadt a vibrant, attractive city of short distances.

Traffic-calmed city centre with neighbourhood parking garages, car-sharing options, and charging infrastructure for electric vehicles.
Digital parking management and smart traffic control to avoid search traffic.
Priority for emission-free vehicles in municipal fleets and delivery services.
Temporary car-free zones during events and weekends – to demonstrate how the city can function without traffic pressure.

Using Resources Consciously

Resource conservation is future security. We aim to close material cycles, avoid waste, and extend the usability of materials. Sustainability in the city means using energy, water, and land responsibly – for a liveable, resilient, and future-proof city. Conserving resources means taking responsibility across generations – and showing that ecology and quality of life go hand in hand.

Avoidance of PFAS ⁹and other harmful substances in municipal tenders and procurement.
Expanding rainwater use and the sponge city concept to store water and strengthen flood protection.
Further developing a waste reduction strategy and implementing it in all municipal facilities.
Reducing food waste in municipal facilities through better planning and awareness.
Promoting a circular economy in construction: Reusing materials instead of wasting them, prioritising deconstruction and conversion over demolition.
Securing drinking water under municipal control and protecting it through ecological farming in water conservation areas.

Social Action

Urban Development and Public Spaces

Ingolstadt is growing – and that is a good thing. But growth alone does not create quality of life. We want a city that remains socially balanced, ecologically responsible, and liveable. Public spaces should become places to stay – with seating areas, water features, art, and safe routes for all generations. A particular focus: the Danube as the heart of the city. “Bringing the Danube into the city” means making it accessible, tangible, and clean – a place for walking, lingering, and relaxing.

Revitalising vacant properties and old industrial sites – for culture, start-ups, housing, and local supply.
Developing sustainable neighbourhoods that combine green spaces, water features, meeting areas, and short distances.
Promoting community centres and participatory projects to strengthen neighbourhoods and civic engagement.
Integrating the Danube more closely into urban life and revitalising its riverbanks.
Showcasing historical sites and Old Town architecture to keep history alive in the urban landscape.
Expanding the second green belt – with areas for agriculture, flowering strips, orchards, biotopes, and recreational offerings; partially connected with cycling and hiking trails.
Encouraging green roofs and façades for a better urban climate and improved quality of life in densely built neighbourhoods.
Implementing binding design regulations and sustainable building materials to ensure quality, aesthetics, and environmental compatibility.
Extending 30 km/h speed limits in residential areas to reduce noise, increase safety, and improve the urban climate – for better quality of life in all neighbourhoods.
School streets that are closed to car traffic at the start and end of the school day, ensuring children can travel safely and independently.
Anchoring species protection in construction planning – through “Animal Aided Design¹⁰” and ecological design of buildings and open spaces.

Affordable Housing

Housing is a Basic Need and the Foundation of Social Participation

In Ingolstadt, it must be possible for everyone to afford housing – whether families, students, senior citizens, or people with low incomes. Housing should not be a speculative commodity but rather part of the common good. For us, affordable and fair housing means:

Activating vacant properties and converting unused commercial spaces into residential areas.
Promoting cooperative and community-based construction – on municipal land and with fair leasehold models.
Creating housing exchange platforms to provide flexible living options for families and older people.
Ensuring social diversity in all neighbourhoods – promoting variety instead of social division.
A city of short distances: neighbourhoods with local amenities, childcare facilities, schools, and recreational opportunities.
Examining the introduction of a vacancy tax to activate unused housing and prevent speculation.

Ensuring Accessibility and Inclusion

An inclusive city is a fair city. We want everyone to live independently and participate fully – regardless of physical, mental, or social conditions. Accessibility is not an add-on but a prerequisite for equality. Inclusion must be a given in all areas of life.

Embedding and implementing accessibility as a cross-cutting task in all municipal projects and construction initiatives, as well as in buildings, transport, administration, and public spaces.
Ensuring digital accessibility in municipal services for all population groups.
Improving accessible communication with the municipal administration (e.g., through easy-to-understand forms in plain language and translations into German Sign Language (DGS)) and consistently providing accessible information in disaster and emergency management.
Promoting inclusive housing models and neighbourhood structures.
Conducting regular training and awareness-raising sessions for municipal employees on interacting with people with disabilities and expanding these offerings to the general public.
Ensuring close cooperation with disability organisations and self-advocacy groups in planning and projects.
Developing and implementing inclusive concepts for childcare centres and schools that guarantee individual support, structure, and relief for educational staff.
Recognising children with neurodivergent developmental profiles (autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, or sensory and socio-emotional differences) as part of the diversity of human development and consistently considering their needs in all educational and care structures.
Networking the education authority, youth welfare services, schools, and school social work to identify support needs early and coordinate tailored assistance.
Promoting public awareness and destigmatisation to increase acceptance and understanding of neurodivergent life realities.

Promoting Civic Engagement and Youth Participation

Civic engagement and participation are the backbone of our urban society. Whether in clubs, neighbourhoods, emergency services, or youth projects – voluntary commitment holds the city together. We are creating structures that strengthen volunteering, participation, and co-determination. Those who want to take responsibility should have the opportunity to do so.

Deploying funding advisors in the municipal administration to help clubs and initiatives access funding, spaces, and support easily.
Maintaining funding for youth organisations.
Expanding the Volunteer Card Plus – with more benefits and visible recognition – because volunteering takes time and deserves appreciation.
Strengthening neighbourhood offices to sustainably promote local networking and mutual assistance.
Supporting digital platforms to facilitate and showcase civic engagement.
Embedding youth parliaments and youth forums to consistently involve young people in political decisions. Establishing youth representatives in all district committees.
Creating spaces for experimentation – rehearsal rooms, workshops, and open spaces where young people can create, be creative, and express themselves freely – without consumer pressure or restrictions.
Supporting democratic structures in schools where young people take responsibility, shape decisions, and actively influence their learning environment – fostering trust, initiative, and collective action.

Strengthening Children and Families

Children and families are at the heart of our city. We aim to create fair educational opportunities, family-friendly structures, and spaces for growth and participation. Families should be able to rely on support – in education, childcare, and everyday life. A child-friendly city is a city worth living in. Education is the key to participation and progress. Every child in Ingolstadt should have the best opportunities – with well-equipped schools, modern learning environments, digital infrastructure, and sufficient qualified staff. Education must not depend on parents‘ financial means. That is why we focus on equal opportunities, strong youth social work, and close collaboration between schools, families, and youth services.

Ensuring sufficient places in therapeutic day-care centres¹¹ with adequate staffing levels.
Prevent excessive media use and the risks of digital dependency through comprehensive education, counselling, and therapeutic support services.
Counteract the physical, psychological, cognitive, and socio-emotional developmental risks posed by digital dependency by strengthening the staffing and expertise of counselling centres, teaching staff, and youth welfare services.
Provide targeted training for early years educators in nurseries to ensure awareness of the risks of media use in preschool-aged children and enable preventative action.
Expand early childhood education, language development, multilingualism, and intercultural education in a targeted manner.
Design income-based nursery fees to be fair and socially equitable, using a unified fee model for all nurseries in Ingolstadt, regardless of whether they are municipally or independently operated.
Strengthen youth social work in all schools to combat exclusion and prevent school dropouts.
Promote family centres, parental counselling, and community hubs in all neighbourhoods as places for education, culture, and social interaction.
Ensure schools are clean, modernise facilities, and appoint an IT officer at every school.
Continue to advance investments in school renovations and new school construction.
Provide sufficient capacity for after-school care (including lunchtime supervision), even for children of non-working parents, to reliably support entry or re-entry into the workforce.
Promote fundamental skills such as swimming and cycling in a targeted way.
Expand advisory services for student financial aid (BAföG) and advancement grants.
Strengthen and expand free, accessible educational venues such as adult education centres, libraries, and community centres.
Create free, inclusive leisure and mobility opportunities for children and young people to foster social participation.
Increase the use of organic food in schools, nurseries, canteens, and hospitals to promote healthy eating and support regional value creation.

Healthy and connected ageing

Health means quality of life and participation – from birth to old age. We want a city that cares and enables all generations to live self-determined lives. Care, prevention, and social interaction go hand in hand. This creates a city that is compassionate, liveable, and future-ready.

Further develop Klinikum Ingolstadt as a leading hospital within a regional healthcare network in Region 10.
Strengthen primary care by actively recruiting general practitioners, thereby reducing pressure on emergency departments.
Establish health centres (e.g., in the southern or northeastern parts of the city) to provide local healthcare services.
Prioritise quality over quantity by ensuring high-quality, local medical services rather than focusing solely on maximum capacity.
Recognise mental health as an ongoing cross-cutting issue and contribute to the development of appropriate structures.
Expand advisory services, outpatient care, day care, and short-term care to support families and ensure local care provision.
Promote alternative housing options for older people, enabling them to live self-determined lives within a community.
Strengthen health prevention initiatives in schools, workplaces, and neighbourhoods.
Support multi-generational houses and neighbourhood hubs to prevent loneliness and foster social interaction.
Employ social workers in nursing schools to reduce dropout rates in training programmes.

Safety built on trust

Safety is a sense of well-being – it arises when people take responsibility for one another. We advocate for a culture of safety that combines prevention, presence, and trust. A safe city is one where everyone can move freely. Our goal is: protection without fear, respect instead of control.

Create SafeNow¹² Zones at major events to provide secure contact points and digital assistance services.
Strengthen violence prevention in schools and neighbourhoods through education, mediation, and early intervention.
Improve lighting in critical areas to significantly enhance public safety.
Expand cooperation between the police, local authorities, and residents to ensure visible presence and collective action.
Promote youth protection initiatives in collaboration with schools and clubs to combine education, prevention, and responsibility.
Introduce a night taxi service for women to ensure safe journeys home, particularly on weekends.

Culturally open

Future-ready neighbourhoods for people and society

Urban development should enable the future – not burden it. We want urban planning that is ecologically responsible, socially just, and economically sustainable. Future-ready neighbourhoods combine ecology, quality of life, and social cohesion. They create spaces where people can live, work, and interact – with green infrastructure, sustainable construction, and room for community life. This creates a city that grows with its people, not at the expense of nature.

Make sustainable and climate-neutral construction the municipal standard.
Exclude construction in green belts, parks, and protected landscapes to preserve valuable open spaces.
Design natural schoolyards, nurseries, and community spaces as learning and meeting places within neighbourhoods.
Provide areas for urban gardening, community gardens, rental plots, and allotments to foster neighbourhood connections, education, and self-sufficiency.
Establish biodiversity advisory services for private gardens, commercial spaces, and agriculture.
Recognise and award exemplary ecological projects that showcase sustainable construction methods.
Limit gravel gardens through clear greening regulations aligned with the biodiversity strategy.

Creating Spaces for Culture and Encounters

Culture is the heartbeat of a vibrant city. It brings people together, fosters creativity, and strengthens social cohesion. We want culture in Ingolstadt to remain accessible to everyone—regardless of origin, age, or income. Spaces for art, music, and subculture are just as important as places for exchange and encounters. We promote a diverse, inclusive, and open cultural scene that enriches life in all parts of the city.

Bring the Museum für Konkrete Kunst und Design (MKKD) to life and expand participatory projects.
Support cultural activities for adults through the Ingolstadt Pass.
Expand Halle 9.
Preserve venues for film, theatre, and youth culture.
Realise a cultural centre for the Sinti community and make cultural diversity visible.
Strengthen networking between cultural creators and the administration.
Support the establishment of cooperatives for the shared use of cultural spaces and vacant properties—for self-organised and sustainable subcultural work.

Remembrance Culture and Anti-Discrimination

Ingolstadt stands for diversity and mutual respect. A vibrant culture of remembrance keeps history alive and counters discrimination. We aim to strengthen awareness of democracy and human rights—through education, culture, and civic engagement. Anti-racism work, memorial sites, and intercultural projects are key pillars of an open city. Our goal is an Ingolstadt that takes responsibility for the present and future by learning from its history.

Prevent antisemitism through awareness-raising and educational initiatives.
Anchor remembrance culture as a municipal responsibility.
Promote cultural action days and thematic project days.
Establish permanent contact points and annual commemorative events (e.g., on 27 January, the Day of Remembrance for the Victims of National Socialism) to foster a vibrant culture of remembrance.
Promote queer education in schools in cooperation with non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and non-profit organisations to strengthen acceptance, diversity, and anti-discrimination.
Introduce clear checklists and standardised procedures for individuals undergoing name and civil status changes within administration, education, and employment.
Open and support women’s shelters for trans, non-binary, and FINTA¹³ individuals, including staff training.
Provide unisex toilets in public buildings alongside existing facilities to reduce barriers.
Create safe and quiet spaces at events, particularly for neurodivergent individuals.

Tourism and City Identity

Ingolstadt combines history, culture, and quality of life. We want to harness these strengths to promote a sustainable, future-oriented city image. Tourism and local culture should complement each other—culture makes the city tangible, while tourism enhances its visibility and vitality. Our vision is clear: authenticity over façades, sustainability over transience. Ingolstadt should be recognised as a city of diversity, creativity, and openness—vibrant, genuine, and welcoming to all who live here or visit.

Trial a tourism levy to specifically fund local cultural projects and strengthen the city’s identity.
Strengthen regional festivals and cultural offerings that foster identity and community.
Link sustainable urban development with cultural promotion, ensuring that architecture, ecology, and quality of life come together.
Align city marketing with diversity and vibrant culture to present Ingolstadt as an open and creative city.

Strengthening Social Justice

Social security is the foundation of a good and dignified life. We want everyone in Ingolstadt to find a home, opportunities, and support—regardless of origin, gender, age, or income. For us, social justice means participation—not just safety nets. A fair city is strong because it fosters cohesion and leaves no one behind.

Implement „Housing First“—a home first, then support: this gives homeless individuals a real chance for stability and perspective.
Secure affordable housing and promote social and community housing projects to enable diverse and supportive living arrangements.
Establish a participation fund for children and young people from low-income families—for fair opportunities and social inclusion.
Support charity shops and food banks to ensure everyone has access to essential goods and food.
Embed accessibility as a core element of social services to ensure no one is excluded.
Promote participation and diversity—we support the interaction and cohesion of all who call Ingolstadt home.

International Encounters

Diversity is Ingolstadt’s strength—and its future. People from over 140 nations shape life in our city, bringing ideas, perspectives, and energy. Shaping diversity. Securing participation. Winning the future. Ingolstadt needs people from all over the world—because our city thrives on diversity in its economy, culture, and social life. This diversity enriches us; therefore, internationality is not a side issue but the foundation of our shared success and coexistence.

Expand the Welcome Center¹⁴ as a central point of contact for people who wish to work, conduct research, and live in Ingolstadt.
Create spaces for international cultural associations and encounters to promote exchange and mutual understanding.
Strengthen language support and multilingualism in nurseries, schools, and public administration – because effective communication enables participation.
Support intercultural centres where interaction, exchange, and shared learning are possible.
Enhance political participation for people with a migration background – through active inclusion in advisory boards, participatory formats, and local decision-making processes.
Actively promote integration and participation in city politics and society – for example, through participatory formats, inclusive city festivals, and multilingual public communication.
Commit to Ingolstadt as a „Safe Harbour¹⁵“ and actively support the humanitarian reception of those seeking protection.

This is our course.
It is more than a plan.
It is a promise. Together, we shape the city we want to live in.
A city that has the courage to embrace innovation.
A city that leaves no one behind.
A city that knows how to achieve progress.
Now is the moment to take responsibility.

A term referring to environmentally friendly technologies. ↩︎
Prioritising the redevelopment of previously used industrial or commercial sites over new land development. ↩︎
Small and Medium-sized Enterprises. ↩︎
A central point of contact that bundles various services and administrative processes, enabling fast and straightforward support from a single source. ↩︎
A network of private early-stage investors (business angels) and venture capital providers who financially support start-ups while also guiding them with expertise, contacts and entrepreneurial experience. ↩︎
A virtual representation of the city that links real-time data from areas such as traffic, infrastructure, or the environment to make planning, analysis, and decision-making processes more efficient and transparent. ↩︎
A financing model where energy-saving measures are implemented by a contractor, with costs covered by the savings achieved. ↩︎
A concept for urban planning that promotes water absorption and storage in cities to mitigate the effects of heavy rainfall and heatwaves. ↩︎
A collective term for per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances – long-lasting industrial chemicals that accumulate in the environment and organisms. ↩︎
A planning approach in urban and landscape design that specifically considers the needs of certain animal species and designs habitats to promote and protect these animals in urban spaces. ↩︎
Establishment of full-day support facilities for children and young people with developmental or participation impairments, providing social, educational, and therapeutic support as a complement to school. ↩︎
An app-based safety system that allows people in acute or unsafe situations to quickly request help via smartphone — either from their trusted contacts, trained helpers nearby, or official security services. ↩︎
Women, intersex, non-binary, trans, and agender individuals. ↩︎
A service and advisory centre that supports newcomers in settling in – for example, by providing information on housing, employment, administrative procedures, and integration – and serves as a central, low-threshold point of contact. ↩︎
A municipal commitment to take in additional refugees and provide them with special protection as well as reliable support structures during their arrival. ↩︎

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