Düsseldorf-Lichtenbroich

Lichtenbroich is one of the 49 districts of Dusseldorf and belongs to the municipality 6 Lichtenbroich and was first mentioned in documents in 1193. 1909 could be Lichtenbroich eingemeinden to Dusseldorf.

History

Centuries ago caused the Rhine, whose bed was looking his way through the grounds, with recurring floods for a swampy terrain. The name Lichtenbroich ( in Platt " Leetebrok " or " Letbrok " ) probably goes back to the formerly swampy and very light- vegetated terrain.

Even in the early 20th century there was no trace in Lichtenbroich of municipal and industrial premises.

After the war grew in the open field with the apartment buildings, so were displaced from Pomerania, East and West Prussia a new home here. It emerged the Mannesmann -Werke and Dusseldorf could decorate with the attribute " tube city ". It developed small typical worker districts that can be discerned on the basis of small narrow houses yet.

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Today Lichtenbroich is especially true for young families as immigration area, which is why it has doubled its population in the last ten years. A large residential estate contrasts now the former post - settlement. The number of families is Lichtenbroich with 32 percent only Hellerhof behind with 44 percent, well above the average Düsseldorf.

Location

North of Lichtenbroich are the district-free city of Duisburg and Tiefenbroich, a borough of the city of Ratingen. To the east lies the Ratingen-West, also a district of Ratingen. To the south lies the district of Düsseldorf Unterrath. West Lichtenbroich is limited by the Düsseldorf airport, which is part of the district Lohausen.

Policy

Lichtenbroich belongs to the municipality 6 Each district there is a district council consisting of 19 members. Through a local election of the chairman of the district council, the district director is determined. Currently, this office Jürgen Buschhüter holds.

Neighboring cities / neighboring districts

Dusseldorf sub- Rath, Dusseldorf -Rath, Dusseldorf - Lohausen, Ratingen-West

Shopping centers / Dining

In Lichtenbroich a small shopping center that undergoes competition in the local area by very large markets and shopping chains exist. A few years ago, a large hardware store ( " Obi " ) was born. Also served Lichtenbroich the local pub culture and gives mainly the top-fermented dark beer from.

Recreation and Sports

A stone's throw away is the recreational area of Ratingen, of Green Lake. This is due to the large catchment area always very well attended and not only invites you to grill, but also offers a surf school and a boat rental. North Lichtenbroich is surrounded by the forest bush, a forest which provides the necessary green. There is also the Lichtenbroicher quarry, which is used by a sports club for fishing and boating. In the neighboring district council is the new ice hockey stadium in Düsseldorf Düsseldorf ice hockey club EC. This was inaugurated on 2 September 2006. Also known is the Sports Hall of ASC Ratingen, often in the handball matches are played. In Lichtenbroich even find a sports hall with a football field, which is regularly used by the SGU ( Sports joint Rath ) and resident sports clubs. A fitness center and smaller bowling alleys are also available.

Recently, an artificial stream that leads to the " Kittelbach " created. The creek is used primarily as a rain catch basin and does not always water.

Economy and infrastructure

In Lichtenbroich is a large commercial area, the advantages are the very well-developed infrastructure. This includes not only the third largest airport in Germany, Dusseldorf International, but also the favorable situation on the motorways A 44 and A 52 in the industrial area numerous telecommunications providers, aircraft companies and car companies are represented, for example. Its proximity to the Messe Dusseldorf also some fashion companies are available.

Culture

On 2 December 1992 a group of ten people founded the festival and patrons Leetebrok. This celebrated every year on May 1, a large May Day with junk on the lawn between the Bockumer and the Wittlarer way.

The association has set itself the goal of promoting the cultural life of the neighborhood by hosting events and to support the coexistence and the community of people in Lichtenbroich. This applies particularly to the youth and senior citizens and for citizens in distress. The financial basis for these tasks are to provide donations and income from fixed events.

A first major step was taken with the organization of the 800 - year anniversary in June 1993, which was held under the slogan " Hello, neighbor ," extended over four days and the inhabitants still remained long in the memory.

The club organized by street festivals and flea markets are held across very well received by the residents of the district and even beyond its borders. From the revenue thus collected could, for example, purchased materials for a nursery, the construction of a youth club and a school garden, and seniors are co-funded trips.

Also, the St. -Martin- train in Lichtenbroich is now organized by Leetebrok Club with the help of numerous volunteers.

Education and Youth

In Lichtenbroich are both two church and two municipal kindergartens. In addition, it specifies the Krahn Castle Road primary school ( GGS Krahn Castle Road ). Next leader schools do not exist, but to achieve through the surrounding neighborhoods with short distances.

Furthermore, there are a Catholic and a non-denominational -free youth center.

Churches

In Lichtenbroich three churches of different faiths are represented. The Catholic Church of St. Mary Queen belongs to the deanery Dusseldorf - North. The Matthias Church is an evangelical church and belongs to the Church Union Dusseldorf. Similarly, a Serbian Orthodox Church is present.