City Life is Commendable
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In a recent survey, Düsseldorf residents voiced their concerns and satisfaction levels regarding the city's urban development, housing, traffic, and cyclist safety. The survey, conducted by the city, gathered responses from approximately 28,000 citizens, with 7,846 questionnaires being evaluated, resulting in a response rate of 30%.
Urban Development & Housing Challenges
The survey revealed that 55% of respondents consider the housing supply in Düsseldorf to be generally inadequate, an increase from 50% in 2017. Furthermore, 60% of respondents are very dissatisfied or dissatisfied with the housing supply. The city faces challenges due to land scarcity, strict environmental regulations, complex approval processes, and infrastructure demands.
Solutions to these challenges include adopting modular construction methods for residential buildings to combine architectural quality with cost efficiency. This approach has been demonstrated in recent projects emphasizing high-quality, economical housing with green communal areas.
Traffic and Cyclist Safety Challenges
Although specific details on cyclist safety in Düsseldorf from the survey are limited, the focus on sustainable transportation and mobility is evident. The Institute for Urban and Spatial Research (ILS) in Germany is engaged in projects investigating the interaction of bicycle usage, media consumption, and social milieus to better understand and support cycling as a mode of transport in urban settings.
Solutions likely involve promoting cycling infrastructure improvements and integrated urban mobility policies to enhance safety and usability, aligning with Düsseldorf’s broader sustainability goals.
Traffic Infrastructure & Urban Mobility
Düsseldorf Airport’s Masterplan 2045 highlights challenges from urban space scarcity and environmental constraints affecting transport infrastructure development. The demand for better connectivity is driving investments in infrastructure like the Frankfurt-Vienna dark fibre route, reflecting a broader regional push for digital connectivity and mobility improvements.
Managing traffic congestion and integrating transport modes are ongoing challenges in a densely populated and economically vibrant city like Düsseldorf.
Citizen Satisfaction
Despite the challenges, 88% of respondents enjoy living in Düsseldorf, and 87% rate the quality of life as "very good" or "good". More than half (56%) of respondents would be happy with lower fares in the public transport (ÖPNV) system. However, 60% are dissatisfied with the housing market, with "too high rents", "too much road traffic", and "inadequate housing supply" being the most frequently mentioned biggest problems.
Respondents also expressed satisfaction with shopping opportunities (89%), cultural institutions (85%), employment and income opportunities (75%), and healthcare (75%).
The city of Düsseldorf is primarily perceived by its citizens as "economically strong", "international", "livable", "lively", "modern", and "urban".
For detailed results, visit [www.duesseldorf.de/statistics-publications].
[1] City of Düsseldorf, Urban Development and Housing Challenges, 2021. [2] City of Düsseldorf, Traffic Infrastructure and Urban Mobility, 2021. [3] Institute for Urban and Spatial Research (ILS), Cycling Research Project, 2021. [4] City of Düsseldorf, Modular Construction Project, 2021.
- The housing supply in Düsseldorf is considered inadequate by 55% of respondents, with 60% expressing dissatisfaction.
- Adopting modular construction methods for residential buildings could address Düsseldorf's housing and urban development challenges.
- Cyclist safety data from the survey is limited, but the city is investing in cycling infrastructure and urban mobility policies.
- Düsseldorf Airport's Masterplan 2045 highlights challenges in transport infrastructure development due to urban space scarcity and environmental constraints.
- respondents reported high levels of satisfaction with shopping, cultural institutions, employment and income opportunities, and healthcare.
- Traveling by public transport is a concern for 56% of respondents, as they would be happier with lower fares.
- The city of Düsseldorf is perceived mainly as "economically strong", "international", "livable", "lively", "modern", and "urban" by its citizens.
