Aktuelle Veränderungsprozesse von Innenstädten

Retail has always been subject to change. The proverb "trade is change" makes the dynamics clear. The structural change caused by changing political, economic, and technological changes combined with changing consumer behaviour does not leave the retail sector unscathed. But what can the retail sector do? What can politics at the European, federal, state and local levels do? What framework conditions should be created to keep city centers attractive and lively? Using Mannheim as an example, the strengths and weaknesses as well as the opportunities and threats of the city are listed and recommendations for action are derived.