This example process shows how the use of a citizen budget for local projects in Maxhütte-Haidhof could be further developed together with the residents. On a map, residents show what is working well, where there is a need for action and what ideas they have. The information is collected, organized by topic and summarized publicly before the city decides what will be pursued further.

Starting point: Participatory Budget 2026 (Source: official website, deadline April 2nd, 2026).

You can take part in the card survey, with your own suggestions, at an information evening, a workshop and an online consultation. This is an example process from Meyssens. All contents are illustrative examples, they do not come from the city of Maxhütte-Haidhof and do not reflect the planning status.