The Weststadt ("western city") is a Stadtbezirk (borough) in the western part of Braunschweig, Germany.[2] With a population of 23,298 (2020) it is the city's third most populous district.

History and geography

The Weststadt is a planned community, divided into five neighbourhoods. Building of the district started in 1960–61.[3] Also located within the district is the Westpark, a large park and recreational area.[4]

Gallery

  • Map of the Weststadt with its five neighbourhoods.
    Map of the Weststadt with its five neighbourhoods.
  • Houses in the Weststadt
    Houses in the Weststadt
  • Cultural centre
    Cultural centre
  • Westpark
    Westpark

Politics

The district mayor Ulrich Römer is a member of the Social Democratic Party of Germany.

References

  1. ^ "Einwohnerzahlen nach Stadtbezirken". Stadt Braunschweig. Retrieved 21 September 2021.
  2. ^ Stadtbezirke (in German). Retrieved on 1 September 2017.
  3. ^ Braunschweig-Weststadt - größtes Wohnbauprojekt in unserer Region (in German). Retrieved on 1 September 2017.
  4. ^ Der Westpark (in German). Retrieved on 1 September 2017.