Regenerierung von Innenstädten unter Schrumpfungsbedingungen. Evaluation eines Städtewettbewerbs und Analyse dessen Rolle für Klein- und Mittelstädte in Sachsen

Abstract. Many East German cities face long-term shrinking processes, which contribute to declining city centers. This is particularly noticeable in small and medium-sized with low human financial resources. A funding program that helps regenerate inner the regional competition „Ab die Mitte! Die City-Offensive Sachsen“ (AMS) Saxony, organized as a public-private partnership. study aims (1) research AMS concerning its factors of success obstacles, (2) analyze role for and, (3) give recommendations improve AMS. The low-threshold participation mainly encourages take part. strengthens exchange knowledge transfer promotes endogenous planning strategies. offers possibilities; therefore, it can only serve an incentive system. should transparency within evaluation process realign concept future urban development