Voices on the state horticultural show application

Thorsten Dossow, local representative THW Rastatt

... A state horticultural show enriches not only the citizens of Rastatt, but also our district and our region through its concept and its charisma. With the national horticultural show in Rastatt a lasting impulse is set, which can affect up to the Murgtal. Therefore I support the application of Rastatt to hundred per cent and wish much success!"

Thorsten Dossow, local representative THW Rastatt

... THW has been able to provide active support at many events in the region in recent years and with the know-how of our helpers we are happy to put ourselves at the service of the State Horticultural Show to make it a very good success. The area is perfect for such an event and can be redesigned very well from our point of view."

Joachim Fischer, Chairman of the SPD Parliamentary Group, Rastatt Municipal Council

... In this way, we can put an end to the dormant state of the Stadtpark lake, enlarge the lake, for example, and turn it into a genuine local recreation area. And we can open the Murg to the city - here there are many uses that are possible in and along the Murg and its foreland during the warm season, despite flood prevention, and for which a state garden show can be the initial spark. So - let's go !"

Klaus Föry, local chairman Niederbühl/Förch

... With the funding for the State Garden Show, we could also tackle areas that would be financially impossible on our own."

Christian Greilach, Mayor of Lichtentau. Photo: Municipality of Lichtenau

... excellent local recreation areas, so that Rastatt is the ideal representative for our beautiful Baden-Württemberg. For this reason, I also support Rastatt's application, because the State Horticultural Show sets positive impulses and unfolds charisma for the entire region."

Patrice Harster, Managing Director Eurodistrict Pamina

... I support Rastatt's application, because a cross-border horticultural show in the Eurodistrict PAMINA would show that Europe is lived in Rastatt".

Dr. Alexander Jordan, Director Wehrgeschichtliches Museum Rastatt

... I support Rastatt's application, because this will draw more attention to this wonderful city, to this baroque jewel - which I wish many visitors!"

Gabriele Katzmarek (SPD), Member of the Bundestag for the constituency Rastatt/Baden-Baden

... Rastatt has a lot of potential that can be awakened within the framework of a state horticultural show. I am of the firm opinion that Rastatt can set special accents with it and will also profit from it in the long term."

Frank Kiefer, Mayor of Ötigheim

... An entire region is strengthened by this. We are rooting for our friends from Rastatt and will support our partner in the implementation of the State Horticultural Show in the best possible way. We are convinced that a successful State Horticultural Show will ignite a fire of enthusiasm that will infect citizens, companies and organizations. Nature, the cultural landscape and people can and will benefit from this."

Ulrich Kistner, Chairman of the Board Sparkasse Rastatt-Gernsbach and Klemens Götz, Member of the Board Sparkasse Rastatt-Gernsbach

... because we have unique natural oases worth seeing in Rastatt with the baroque palace, the Pagoda Castle, the city park, the Rhine meadows and the Murg meandering through the city".

Brigitta Lenhard, Chairwoman of the CDU Parliamentary Group, Rastatt Municipal Council

... to experience and to preserve is unique in the country. As a local politician, I see the State Garden Show as a great opportunity to achieve an exemplary, sustainable design for the future of Rastatt with broad citizen participation. As a true Rastatt resident, I look forward to showing guests from near and far how beautiful, how relaxing, how groundbreaking and how educational it is here in my hometown. My particular focus is on the design of a recreational area along the Murg River and the development of an innovative, ecological residential quarter on the Merzeau conversion site."

Stefan Lott, local chairman Ottersdorf

... Rastatt is centrally located surrounded by the five districts. The five districts must also benefit from the State Garden Show."

Dr. Alexander Pischon, Chairman of the Board of Management Verkehrsbetriebe Karlsruhe

... its cultural diversity is worth a trip at any time. I support Rastatt's application, because our buses and trains take visitors to the possible Garden Show site in a comfortable and environmentally friendly way."

Daniel Retsch, Mayor Weisenbach

... The beautiful baroque city of Rastatt has much more to offer and thus optimal conditions to host the State Horticultural Show"

Holger Speck, Director Vocalensemble Rastatt

... the most diverse ideas for green spaces are developed, also in view of the increasingly urgent need to actively counteract climate change. This development would receive a tremendous boost from a state horticultural show and would be a sustainable enrichment for the city, the region and the state."

Wenz Wacker, Pastor Evangelische Johannesgemeinde

... I support Rastatt's application, because perhaps the State Garden Show can break ground for the vision of an "Oasis of World Peace" in the Upper Rhine Plain - so far there is only a model of it, which is exhibited in the Bildungshaus St. Bernhard and in Rastatt Castle."

Jonas Weber (SPD), Member of the State Parliament for the Rastatt constituency

... Let's shape the future of our city together, as other cities have shown us with their state garden shows."

Robert Wein, Mayor Bischweier

... and actions can thus help Rastatt to further expand its role as an attractive and active medium-sized center in our region, and we can flourish together."

Dieter Wolf, Rastatt Historical Society

... I support Rastatt's application, because in its green surroundings are remains of the former federal fortress, which are considered unique original sites of the revolution of 1848 / 49."

Kurt Ziermann, Managing Director Ziermann Holzbau Rastatt

... Because it can only be positive to attract people to Rastatt through a state horticultural show. Because it will lead to a beautification of Rastatt. Because it will contribute to the sensitization of the people concerning the topics nature conservation, climate protection, sustainability and handling of resources. And because it will contribute to a more positive view of Rastatt's own city."