Urban Scene grows and connects Park City: Examining opportunities and ambitions
Parkstad is a vibrant hotbed for the urban community, with a growing number of events, emerging initiatives and a strong drive for social connection. The Urban City Scan Map the opportunities and possibilities for the urban scene in Parkstad. It also formulated valuable advice and ambitions to strengthen and expand activities.
Urban as a means of connection and participation
Recently, the Urban City Scan was conducted to gain more insight into the sports and exercise activities of youth between the ages of 13 and 24 in Parkstad. The urban scene, characterized by a fresh and rebellious energy, offers valuable opportunities to promote participation in sports and culture. With a rapidly growing number of urban practitioners in disciplines such as skateboarding, stepping, street soccer and dance, ways to further support and develop this energetic scene are being explored.
Roadmap for the future
Op basis van het onderzoek is een routekaart opgesteld met concrete plannen op korte (<6 maanden) en lange termijn (3-5 jaar). De urgentie voor betere voorzieningen is groot, aangezien huidige faciliteiten vaak tekortschieten. Een belangrijke volgende stap is een onderzoek naar de haalbaarheid van een lokaal urban sportpark bij het Flexiforum in Kerkrade.
Ambitions of the urban scene
The urban community in Park City has expressed clear ambitions of its own:
- Organizing small- and medium-scale events to create close-knit communities.
- Improving facilities, both indoor and outdoor venues, with a focus on skateboarding, stepping and street soccer.
- Strengthening connections between Park City cores and community partners so that the scene becomes more visible and can continue to grow.
Urban scene as social force
Urban is all about lifestyle and creativity, with the city serving as a stage. The scene has a strong identity of its own and offers unique opportunities to reach and activate young people. By further supporting this dynamic, the urban scene can play a vital role in promoting the mental health, lifestyle and well-being of young people in Parkstad.
About the study
The exploration was conducted by LINES at the request of the municipalities in Parkstad and initiated by Vie - Leven in Beweging. It provides an in-depth insight into the scope, needs and ambitions of the urban scene. This forms a valuable basis for future decision-making and investment in urban sports and culture in the region.
Learn more
For more information about the study or to get involved in Park City's urban scene, contact info@vie-kerkrade.nl.
Also read: Park City municipalities working together on Urban Sports & Culture