Foundations for Effective Civic Participation
Model for good citizen participation in Erlangen
The guiding principle of citizen participation lays the foundation for good participation processes in Erlangen. Ten citizens, city councillors and employees of the city administration worked together in a two-stage process to develop the mission statement. The city council adopted the mission statement in 2016.
Citizen participation handbook
The Citizen Participation Handbook is a guide to a vibrant democracy. It provides an overview of the many opportunities for participation in Erlangen.
Model for good citizen participation in Erlangen
The guiding principle of citizen participation lays the foundation for good participation processes in Erlangen. Ten citizens, city councillors and employees of the city administration worked together in a two-stage process to develop the mission statement. The city council adopted the mission statement in 2016.
Citizen participation handbook
The Citizen Participation Handbook is a guide to a vibrant democracy. It provides an overview of the many opportunities for participation in Erlangen.
News
"Life in Erlangen 2026" Public Survey
The City of Erlangen’s Statistics Office is conducting its 15th population survey and celebrating 25 years of “Life in Erlangen.” Anyone interested can participate in our large-scale population survey through December 31, 2026.
"Protection Against Violence" Action Plan
The City Council approved the development of the City of Erlangen’s first Gender Equality Action Plan on the topic of “Protection Against Violence: Combating Gender-Based and Domestic Violence.”
How bike-friendly is Erlangen?
Starting September 1, 2026, cyclists can once again rate how bike-friendly their city is as part of the Bicycle Climate Test conducted by the Allgemeiner Deutscher Fahrrad-Club (ADFC). The survey is available online through November 30.
"Life in Erlangen 2026" Public Survey
The City of Erlangen’s Statistics Office is conducting its 15th population survey and celebrating 25 years of “Life in Erlangen.” Anyone interested can participate in our large-scale population survey through December 31, 2026.
"Protection Against Violence" Action Plan
The City Council approved the development of the City of Erlangen’s first Gender Equality Action Plan on the topic of “Protection Against Violence: Combating Gender-Based and Domestic Violence.”
How bike-friendly is Erlangen?
Starting September 1, 2026, cyclists can once again rate how bike-friendly their city is as part of the Bicycle Climate Test conducted by the Allgemeiner Deutscher Fahrrad-Club (ADFC). The survey is available online through November 30.
