In dem vorliegenden Artikel wir auf Grundlage von Leitfadeninterviews in der Stadt Köln und dem Landkreis Heinsberg der Frage nachgegangen, welche Vorstellungen auf der einen Seite die FluchtmigrantInnen selbst über ihre „Integration“ in Deutschland haben und welche Vorstellungen bei den Personen vorliegen, welche beruflich oder ehrenamtlich mit der Betreuung neu zugewanderter Geflüchteter zu tun haben.

The importance of commuting especially between large urban centers has become a major topic as a growing number of people cover increasing distances to reach their workplaces. Based on this approach, the article looks into commuting between the cities of Cologne and Bonn. Social ties to these centers were identified as a main cause for commuting. 20 interviews were analyzed to set up five social types of commuters who have very different perceptions of their daily commute.

The article deals with growing importance of philanthropy regarding German urban development. Regarding financial shortage of public authorities and increasing concentration of private assets, the financial and local engagement of wealthy citizens open up creative leeway for urban policy. Key findings of the article categorize German cities regarding their level of philanthropy activity. Different project types concerning cooperation between philanthropists and local authorities are presented.