Alte Hansestadt Lemgo

The Alte Hansestadt Lemgo is a historic town with a rich past, located in the region of Ostwestfalen-Lippe in North Rhine-Westphalia. It was founded in 1190 as a planned city and received city rights in 1245. Lemgo is known for its late medieval buildings and was a member of the Hanse in the late Middle Ages.

Lemgo has a diverse economic structure, ranging from craft businesses to industrial companies. Metal processing, the manufacturing of dental instruments, mechanical engineering, and industrial electronics are significant sectors in the city. Additionally, the service sector plays an important role.

The city is home to the Technical University of Ostwestfalen-Lippe (TH OWL) and has developed into a regional center of excellence with the Innovation Campus Lemgo. This campus is part of the technology network Intelligent Technical Systems Ostwestfalen-Lippe and promotes innovations in various technology fields.

Lemgo was awarded the title of "Reformation City of Europe" in 2016 and is known for its cultural events and historical landmarks. The city is also home to the successful handball club TBV Lemgo.

Although specific sustainability goals or initiatives of the city of Lemgo are not directly mentioned, the city values the preservation of its historical building substance and the promotion of local businesses, which indirectly contributes to sustainable development.

The mission of the city of Lemgo is to preserve its historical identity while being a dynamic and innovative economic and educational region. The values of the city include the promotion of education, innovation, and cultural diversity, as well as the maintenance of its rich history and traditions.

• 1 - https://www.wer-zu-wem.de/stadt/lemgo.html
• 2 - https://www.lemgo.de/impressum
• 3 - https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lemgo
• 4 - https://www.lemgo.de/datenschutz
• 5 - https://die-deutsche-wirtschaft.de/standort/lemgo/