Six Hessian cities start digital future project for smart municipalities

Six Hessian cities start digital future project for smart municipalities

A new chapter in the digital transformation of Hessen is currently being opened! The cities of Fulda, Gießen, Limburg, Marburg, Offenbach and Wetzlar bundle their strength to intensify digital cooperation as part of the “Hessennext - Digital Impetals for Smart Communities”. The aim is not only to promote the acceptance of digital solutions in the population, but also to significantly improve everyday life in cities through innovative technologies. Fuldaer Zeitung reports that the project is supported with a full support volume of 2.25 million euros from the "Strong Heimat" program. In this way, a whole range of exciting measures can be implemented!

Inter -municipal cooperation does not mean that it is only about technical gimmicks. Rather, it is being worked on to offer the citizens: inside a real added value. Innovative building blocks of the project include augmented reality applications that are supposed to make tourist offers more attractive along the Lahn. These interactive city tours aim to present the history of the region more clearly and thus to attract more visitors. Fuldainfo emphasizes that intelligent early warning systems for heavy rain in Limburg and Offenbach are also planned to improve the security situation on site.

together strong for digital solutions

This initiative is not only a simple project, but also a comprehensive strategy for overcoming challenges in digitization. The project is supplemented by digitization laboratories in Gießen and Offenbach, where new digital solutions are developed. It becomes clear here that it is much more than the implementation of technologies: "The focus is on the integration of digital applications into everyday local life," said Wetzlar's Mayor Manfred Wagner. City of Tomorrow describes how each city brings its unique needs to develop a holistic strategy.

But what would good ideas be without the right technology? This is where the Lorawan network comes into play, which is being expanded in Fulda. With sensors for measuring soil moisture, soil temperature and climate, precise data should be available that support sustainable urban development. A pedestrian frequency measurement for major events, such as Hessentag 2026, is also introduced - another step towards safety and more efficient visitor steering.

a sustainable digital ecosystem

The “Hessennext” project is more than just a smorgasbord of ideas; It is the result of years of cooperation under the title "Community@Hessen". This cooperation initiative was founded in 2021 and allows cities to bundle resources and to expand their skills in digitization together. The participants want digitization that is not only efficient, but also increases the quality of life of the citizens many times over. Democracy does not fall by the wayside: All member municipalities have already given their approval by resolutions of their city council meetings.

summarized this means that the Hessian cities are willing to control the digital future. As a pioneer in inter -municipal cooperation, they not only promise improved processes in administrative digitization, but also more closeness to citizens and security. The definitely upcoming adventure of the digital transformation will raise cooperation in the region to a new level.