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The Town of Potsdam's comprehensive plan was developed after several public meetings. It identifies the town's assets and addresses community concerns. It also lays out goals for the future of the community. The plan focuses on six areas:
The city's Old Market Square is the historical center. Founded in 1662, the City Palace was home to the Prussian royal family for three centuries. It served as the winter residence for the Prussian kings under Frederick the Great. The city became the provincial capital in 1815, and was the capital until 1918. It is now home to the Brandenburg Landtag, the federal parliament in the former East Germany.
The city is divided into several boroughs. The city is composed of seven historic city Stadtteile, and nine new Ortsteile, which were once separate villages. The city was formed on the site of an ancient village. In 993, the area was first mentioned as Poztupimi. In 1317, the city was referred to as a small town. By 1573, Potsdam had 2,000 residents.