traffic-calmed area / play street

Hello, does anyone have experience with this topic? According to the development plan, the streets are defined as public traffic areas. My application for the establishment of play streets was rejected because it would require an amendment to the development plan. Has anyone gone through such a process before? Can someone give me tips on how to convince the municipality? Thanks and regards

We are currently in the process of converting a 50 km/h zone in our construction area into a 30 km/h zone. This is somewhat different from a play street, but maybe it will help you. In NRW, we can submit a citizen's application, which must be reviewed by the municipality (not by the building authority). The application is supported by about 50 families, which gives the application a certain weight.

I have already submitted the application to the municipal council - the other members rejected it there because they believed that a development plan amendment would be necessary. I now want/must disprove this - so a counterargument to the administration’s view. And I am still looking for tips for that. I wish you much success with your application!

Thank you! In our "rezoning," no change to the development plan is necessary because speed regulations are not the responsibility of the development plan. It might be different with play streets, as these may be structurally designed differently (but I have zero idea about that!) – since the municipalities have no money, maybe you could offer to contribute financially.

Hi,

I don’t understand the logic of your administration - without giving legal advice, but why should a play street contradict a designation as a public green space?