You can find detailed information on the stipulations in the development plan at www.stadtludwigslust.de under the headings Urban development and Economy. The town of Ludwigslust has a population of 12,500 (as of 2015) and is a medium-sized centre with a partial function in the district of Ludwigslust-Parchim in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. Ludwigslust, located 30 km south of the state capital Schwerin, has an extremely good geographical location in the Hamburg metropolitan region, with optimal accessibility between Wismar and the metropolises of Hamburg and Berlin. The A 24 and A 14 motorways can be reached quickly. Since 2015, Ludwigslust has had two direct junctions on the A 14 motorway, while the B5, B106 and B 191 trunk roads run through Ludwigslust. From Ludwigslust railway station, you can reach Hamburg in 40 minutes and Berlin in 60 minutes by ICE train. The number of jobs subject to compulsory insurance (approx. 5500) has remained stable for years. Around 850 businesses are registered in Ludwigslust. Companies located here are active in the food industry, the construction and building materials industry, the electrical and mechanical engineering industry, the export of machinery and equipment, metal construction and the production of regional specialities in sausage and meat processing. Ludwigslust city centre has a colourful mix of retail sectors. Ludwigslust offers home building sites close to the city centre and in the countryside, modern flats for rent and sale and residential complexes suitable for the elderly. Ludwigslust is an attractive school location (primary, regional, special needs, adult education and music schools, grammar school) for the region. For families with children, Ludwigslust offers a wide range of educational facilities and secure all-day childcare. Many sports facilities, around 70 different clubs, a cinema, a Motodrom, a multi-generational house, well-known cultural events throughout the year, well-developed bridleways and cycle paths, etc. ensure active leisure activities.