This is what it says on our website
The main areas
There are 9 main areas on the website.
We explain here
what the main areas are about.
- Services
Below the search field is the Services section.
This is an English word.
It is pronounced like this: Sörvisses.
Services means help or services.
If you click on Services
you will see a list.
Here are some examples:
The list includes, for example,
the service portal.
But you can find even more in the list.
For example, the defect report.
If something is broken or dirty:
Then you can report it to the city using the defect report
.
If you click on Press:
You will then be taken to the press releases.
Press releases are, for example, articles
in the Aachener Zeitung.
If you click on
Events calendar:
You will then receive lots of information about
events in Aachen.
For example about the Öcher Bend.
Or the Christmas market.
You will find even more topics in the Services section of
.
2. living in Aachen
If you live in Aachen
or if you want to find out more:
Here you will find information about offers
for Aachen citizens.
For example, there is information about
- Education
- Family
- Health
- Bus and train
- Sport
You can also findinformation about the city administration at
.
For example:
- Information about the City Council.
- Information about the budget.
The budget is the money
that the city can spend on its citizens. - Information about elections.
3. citizen participation
Citizen participation is important.
Because the City of Aachen wants
to hear people's opinions.
That is why there is the Citizens' Council, for example.
In the Citizens' Council, citizens from Aachen
talk about important issues.
The results of the Citizens' Council are sent to
politicians and the administration.
In this way, citizens are involved in
important decisions.
This is also part of citizen participation:
In the ÖcherLab there is a citizens' meeting place.
Here citizens can speak directly
with the city administration.
The ÖcherLab is located in the Kapuziner-Karree
Kapuzinergraben 19 D in Aachen.
4. discover Aachen
If you don't know Aachen yet:
You can discover everything about Aachen here.
You can find out, for example
- how the people of Aachen live
- that Aachen has a well-known university
- what is special about Aachen's culture.
5. business and science
There are many companies in Aachen.
Some work together with the university.
This is good for the companies
and for the university.
6 Aachen tackles the future
Our city should continue to develop.
Citizens should feel comfortable in Aachen.
That's why urban development
is important for Aachen.
Here are some examples:
- We are building more apartments
for people with little money.
- We are building safe cycle paths
so that there are fewer cars in the city.
- We make squares and parks more beautiful.
Like Kennedy Park, for example
- The Soers sports park is located in the Soers.
There are many more such projects.
7 Europe and International Affairs
Aachen is located in the heart of Europe.
Aachen is very close to Belgium
and the Netherlands.
This is why it is also said:
Aachen is located in the heart of Europe.
The city of Aachen works particularly closely
with these countries.
In this section you can also find
information about
- the Euregio Meuse-Rhine
- the Karls Prize
our partner cities.
8. jobs and career
The City of Aachen is also an employer.
Perhaps you would like to work for the City of Aachen
.
Here you can find information about
- Vacancies
- Apprenticeships at the City of Aachen.
We call this our career portal.
9. Feedback
Feedback is an English word.
It is pronounced like this: Fied-Bäck.
Feedback means feedback.
Here you can give us feedback
on our website.
For example
- if you have found an error
- or if you have an idea for an improvement.
Please write
in our feedback form.
Translation into plain language:
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Images: © Lebenshilfe für Menschen mit geistiger Behinderung Bremen e.V.,
Illustrator Stefan Albers, Atelier Fleetinsel, 2013-2020.