Tasks and goals

We all know that with the political decision to phase out lignite mining at an early stage, the Rhenish mining district is facing major transformation tasks. It is precisely these that must now be shaped in such a way that a model region is created here for Europe and beyond.
Prof. Christa Reicher, Dipl.-Ing.
Chair Revierknoten Raum

Rhenish mining district 2038+ Tasks

The spatial strategy for the Rhenish mining district 2038+ is to identify challenges and potentials in an intensive regional discourse and to develop common programmatic and spatial objectives as well as guidelines with the local stakeholders. The high dynamics of the structural change process as well as the complexity of the upcoming challenges in the different subspaces require an integrative planning process. In addition to long-term goals for the region as a whole, short- and medium-term solutions are needed at the sub-area and project level.

Foto ©: Fabio Bayro Kaiser

Focal points Target system

Autonomous of a future mission statement, the Zukunftsagentur Rheinisches Revier has defined five lines of development that describe different focal points for the transformation of the region.

Livable region

The region should invite people to visit and stay, while at the same time old-established residents should continue to identify with their area.

High-performance region

By consistently focusing on existing and future strengths, the Rhenish mining district is to become one of the most efficient and competitive regions in Europe.

Innovative region

Thanks to the region's excellent research landscape, innovative companies and the implementation of forward-looking concepts, the Rhenish mining district is to fully develop its enormous innovative potential.

Climate-neutral region

Renewable energies, resource efficiency and resource-saving consumption are to make the Rhenish mining district one of the first largely climate-neutral regions in Europe.

Networked region

The Rhenish mining district is to become a strongly networked region within itself and in an interregional and global context in order to skillfully value its excellent central position in Europe.