Citizen participation in Berlin: Workshop on urban development on September 22nd

Citizen participation in Berlin: Workshop on urban development on September 22nd

On September 15, 2025, the district mayor of Mitte, Stefanie Remlinger, invites you to an important workshop that deals with citizens' participation in urban development. The workshop is entitled "What is citizen participation and how does it work in urban development?" And takes place on September 22, 2025 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Adolfstraße 12, 13347 Berlin. This workshop is aimed at all interested citizens who want to learn more about the participation options in the Mitte district.

The planned workshop offers a comprehensive overview of the different types of citizen participation that are used in the Mitte district. Participants get insights into the guidelines for citizen participation, learn more about specific procedures and receive practical examples of how they can bring their own ideas and concerns into the planning and decision-making processes. Participation in the workshop is free of charge and registration is required, which must be made by email to Beteiligung-mitte@list-gmbh.de.

Democracy Day as a platform for engagement

The workshop is part of the annual Democracy Day Berlin, which is organized on the occasion of the international day of democracy. The Democracy Day aims to make the democratic commitment visible and to promote knowledge of democracy. This year it will be organized by the Future Berlin Foundation and includes numerous local events in all Berlin districts.

In September, numerous promotions, such as neighborhood festivals, readings and pop-up formats, take place, which should encourage citizens to participate. Under www.democracy day.berlin Those interested can view a comprehensive event calendar listing over 100 events.

Events and participation opportunities

The heart of Democracy Day is the participation festival, which will take place on September 14, 2025 in front of the America Memorial Library. Here, over 50 initiatives, clubs, NGOs, schools and companies offer a varied program with creative activities and workshops. The offers are aimed at all age groups and include music, conversations and various participation opportunities.

In addition, a discussion will take place on the evening of September 15, 2025 on the topic of “Showing attitude, taking responsibility”. Representatives from politics, civil society, business and science will come together to discuss the promotion and protection of democratic values.

Democracy Day is organized by the Future Berlin Foundation and supported by the Senate Department for Culture and Social Cohesion. Further information and opportunities to get involved are available at www.berlin.de/buergeraktiv/beteiligen/demokratietag/ to find.

The workshop and the diverse events as part of the Democracy Day offer citizens numerous opportunities to actively participate in their city and to strengthen democratic coexistence in Berlin.