The shock is one thing. Corona has hit all German cities and districts hard economically, literally no place in Germany has been spared the consequences of the recession and lockdowns. The question is how long it will take the municipalities to recover from the blow before the city center with its trade, gastronomy and cultural life becomes attractive again. It is already becoming apparent that the quality of life in some places will continue to suffer for years, while urban life in other places could normalize relatively quickly. The consulting company FTI-Andersch has made a forecast based on various indicators.