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Day of urban development

Day of urban development promotion in Jena on 09.05.2026

"Vibrant places, strong communities" - this is the motto of the nationwide Urban Development Day on Saturday, May 9, 2026. The city of Jena is also inviting people to take part in various activities in the city on this day.

Urban Development Promotion Day is a joint initiative of the Federal Ministry of Housing, Urban Development and Building, the federal states, the Association of German Cities and the German Association of Towns and Municipalities. On this day, towns and municipalities provide information about their projects, plans and successes - and invite people to help shape their own living environment.

Program

09:00 - 10:30 a.m. - Tour of the Bachstraßen area

  • Meeting point: Ernst Abbe monument at Carl-Zeiss-Platz

As part of the current planning process for the "Bachstrasse Science Campus Urban Development Concept", the Urban Planning and Urban Development departments of the Department of Urban Development and Environment invite you to a tour of the Bachstrasse area.

Different urban development concepts will be presented and explained at various stations - including Lommerweg, the former pathology department and the former eye clinic and surgery department.

The tour starts at 09:00 am at Carl-Zeiss-Platz and ends at around 10:30 am at the former kiosk in the center of the former clinic.

Fotografie des Gebäudes der ehemaligen Frauenklinik mit einer Straße im Vordergrund, einigen parkenden Autos, einer Fußgängerin sowie einer mit Grafittis versehenen Mauer
Blick auf die ehemalige Frauenklinik

11:15 - 12:45 a.m. Guided tour of the construction site at the German Optical Museum

  • Location: Carl-Zeiss-Platz 12

For more than a year, the former optics school has been undergoing extensive development to become the new German Optical Museum. The focus of the construction project is the renovation of the listed existing building, which is being carefully modernized and prepared for a contemporary museum and exhibition concept. The refurbishment will be complemented by a striking new building with identity-creating architecture.

The new German Optical Museum will be a modern museum location that will make the long tradition of optics in Jena visible and at the same time open up new perspectives for science, culture and the public.

Interested members of the public will be given an insight into the current construction progress as part of a guided tour of the building site. The guided tour of the construction site will be offered from 11:15 to 12:45. Due to the limited number of participants, timely registration at info@deutsches-optisches-museum.de by 08.05.2026 is required.

Darstellung des Bestandsgebäudes des Deutschen Optischen Museums in der Mitte und rechts im Bild, auf der linken Seite ist das Volkshaus zu sehen.
Deutsches Optisches Museum, Bestandsgebäude

From 14:00 - Kulturschlachthof

  • Location: Fritz-Winkler-Str. 2b

The "Kulturschlachthof" is located on a section of the former abattoir in the "Unteraue industrial estate" redevelopment area and opens its doors to interested parties from 11:00 am.

The building with its open space has been renovated and converted in stages since 2020 by the associations Freie Bühne Jena e. V., Crossroads Jena e.V. and FreiRaum-Jena e. V. with a great deal of personal contribution and financial support from urban development funding.

The "Kulturschlachthof" is thus gradually becoming a place of socioculture where expertise from roller sports, (youth) culture, theater and sustainability come together.

On Urban Development Day, the associations will provide information about their work and the current status of the construction project. The day will be accompanied by a varied program:

  • 11:00 - 14:00: Workshops (skate/BMX, graffiti & cloth)
  • 14:00 - 18:00: Skate and BMX jam, theater and a varied program for young and old with musical accompaniment. There will also be a guided tour and an exhibition on the current construction progress.
  • 18:00 - 00:00: Concert

Visitors' physical well-being will also be catered for. You can find the complete program here.

Auf dem Bild ist der Freibereich des Kulturschlachthofes zu sehen mit vielen Menschen, die auf Bänken und Matratzen, teilweise unter Pavillons, sitzen. Im Hintergrund sieht man links und rechts Gebäude des Kulturschlachthofes und mittig eine Bühne, auf der eine Vorführung stattfindet. Rechts im Bild gibt es einen Verkaufsstand mit einer Zuckerwatte-Maschine.
Veranstaltung im Kulturschlachthof

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Urban Development Day in Jena on 10.05.2025

"Vibrant places, strong communities" - under this motto, the nationwide Urban Development Day will also take place in Jena on May 10, 2025.

On this day, cities and municipalities will provide information about their projects, plans and successes - and invite people to get involved in shaping their own living environment.

The Day of Urban Development Promotion is a joint initiative of the Federal Ministry of Housing, Urban Development and Building, the federal states, the Association of German Cities and the German Association of Towns and Municipalities.

The city of Jena is also inviting people to take part in various activities in the city on Saturday, May 10, 2025.

Program Day of Urban Development

09:30 - 12:00 Opening of the Heiligenberg playground in Zwätzen

  • Place: Heiligenberg

In connection with the construction of the new residential areas "Beim Mönchenberge" and "Gutshof Zwätzen" in the Zwätzen district, a new playground for children aged 6 to 12 has been created in the open space "Am Heiligenberg". With numerous seating and play options, the playground offers a natural recreational area for children and families.

The official opening of the playground will take place on this year's Day of Urban Development as part of a small program:

  • 09:30 a.m. - Opening with welcoming speech by head of department Mr. Dirk Lange
  • 09:45 a.m. - Musical contribution from the "Kinderbude"
  • 10:00 a.m. - Games for young and old with treasure hunt

There will also be a small cake bazaar from the "Kinderbude" and an offer from the ice cream manufacturer "Handeis".

Spielplatz Heiligenberg Zwätzen
Blick auf den neuen Spielplatz am Heiligenberg in Zwätzen mit Spielhäusern, Rutschenturm, Klettertunnel

10:00 - 11:30 a.m. Quarter tour in the Bachstraßen area

  • Meeting point: Ernst Abbe monument at Carl-Zeiss-Platz

In connection with the current planning process "Science Campus Bachstraße Urban Development Concept", the Urban Planning and Urban Development departments of the Urban Development and Environment Department are offering a tour of the Bachstraße area.

Various urban development concepts will be explained on site at the Lommerweg, former pathology, former eye clinic and surgery sites. The tour starts at 10:00 am at Carl-Zeiss-Platz and ends at around 11:30 am at the former kiosk in the center of the former clinic.

Further information can be found on this website.

Blick auf die alte Zahnklinik
Ansicht der alten Zahnklinik im ehemaligen Bachstraßenareal der Uniklinik

10:00 - 11:45 a.m. German Optical Museum

  • Location: Carl-Zeiss-Platz 12

In the fall of 2024, construction began on the renovation of the historic optics school and the extension for the German Optical Museum (D.O.M.). The outstanding and identity-forming architecture of the new building will create a new landmark for the city of Jena.

During the refurbishment of the listed building of the historic optics school, it was found that the existing ceiling load-bearing capacity of only 200 kg per square meter was significantly below the 500 kg per square meter required for public use. In order to be able to use the building as a museum at all, the German Optical Museum is using an innovative form of ceiling refurbishment for the first time in Thuringia. The ceilings, which are now one hundred years old, are reinforced on the underside by a carbon concrete layer only 1 cm thick. The building material used relies on the advantages of the carbon fiber bundles embedded in the concrete compared to conventional steel inserts and can make a substantial contribution to the climate-friendly turnaround in construction thanks to the drastic savings in the use of concrete materials.

The innovative process will be presented to interested parties.

There will be two presentations at the German Optical Museum at the following times:

  • 10:00 - 10:45 a.m. - Lecture on carbon concrete reinforcement at the German Optical Museum
  • 11:00 - 11:45 a.m. - Lecture on carbon concrete reinforcement at the German Optical Museum
Deutsches Optisches Museum, Bestandsgebäude – Carbonbetonsanierung
Darstellung, wie am Deutschen Optischen Museum im Bestandsgebäude eine Carbonbetonsanierung durchgeführt wird

Day of urban development in Jena on 04.05.2024

For strong neighborhoods, an attractive living environment and a good life in the neighborhood - urban development funding is one of the most important instruments of urban development. On 04.05.2024, events will be held throughout Germany under the motto "We in the neighborhood" to promote urban development. On this day, cities and municipalities will provide information about their projects, plans and successes - and invite people to get involved in shaping their own living environment.

The nationwide day of action is a joint initiative of the Federal Ministry of Housing, Urban Development and Building, the federal states, the Association of German Cities and the German Association of Towns and Municipalities to strengthen the participation of citizens in urban development projects. Further information can be found on the federal government's website for Urban Development Day.

Jena will also be hosting various events and tours in the city on Saturday, May 4, 2024.

Program Day of Urban Development Promotion

10:00 - 16:00 Johannisfriedhof cemetery
  • Location: Philosophenweg 1a

The Johannisfriedhof cemetery, which dates back to the Middle Ages, is currently used by the public as a park and green space for recreation. With its historic gravesites and the preserved character of earlier times, Johannisfriedhof is a landmark in the center of Jena. Since 2018, the cemetery has been completely renovated in several construction phases with the help of urban development funding from the federal-state program "Future Urban Green". Among other things, the network of paths and green spaces are being improved to increase accessibility and quality of stay.

The results of the first construction phase can be viewed on this year's Urban Development Day as part of a guided tour of the Johannisfriedhof cemetery:

  • 10:00 a.m. - Guided tour of the subsidized new construction project
  • 11:00 a.m. - Guided tour of the historic cemetery
  • 14:00 - Guided tour of the subsidized new building project
  • 15:00 - Guided tour of the historic cemetery

The dedicated Johannisfriedhof Jena support association, which lovingly cares for the preservation of the Johannisfriedhof, will also be on site with a stand to report on its work.

Wirtschafts- und Lagergebäude vom Förderverein Johannisfriedhof e. V., zu sehen im Vordergrund die Verkleidung des Gebäudes aus natürlichen Stämmen und Ästen
Wirtschafts- und Lagergebäude vom Förderverein Johannisfriedhof e. V.
14:00 - 22:00 Open spaces at the Westside youth club
  • Location: Westside youth center, Karl-Marx-Allee 13

Between the Kaleidoskop school and Theobald-Renner-Straße, a great added value has been created in recent years for the residents of Lobeda and the entire city.

Following the completion of the new "Schwimmparadies Jena" indoor swimming pool last year and the "Westside" youth club two years ago, the open space design with a square, fountain and path connection between Karl-Marx-Allee and Alfred-Diener-Straße has now been completed as the final building block. Karl-Marx-Allee was completed with the two community and leisure facilities in conjunction with the open space design. The new building for the youth club and the surrounding design were funded with the help of urban development funding as part of the federal and state "Socially Integrative City" program.

The "Westside" youth club invites you to its second birthday with an open day from 14:00. The landscaping on Karl-Marx-Allee in the area between the swimming paradise and the youth club will also be officially handed over. The opening ceremony will begin at 3:30 p.m. on Brunnenplatz with words of welcome from Minister Susanna Karawanskij, Mayor Christian Gerlitz, District Mayor Volker Blumentritt and Christoph Jaros, the head of the youth club.

The following supporting program is planned:

  • 14:00 - 16:00 District café
  • 14:00 - 18:00 Games, fun, activities & music as well as guided tours of the youth club
  • 14:00 - 14:30 Kick-off with Samba Paradiso
  • 15:30 - 16:30 Ceremonial opening of the open space with bowling fountain
  • 16:30 - 17:00 Pupil band from the KALEIDOSKOP school
  • 17:30 - 18:00 Abiband of the KALEIDOSKOP school
  • 18:30 - 22:00 Disco party for the Westside birthday
Blick auf einen Platz neben dem Jugendclub „Westside“, zu sehen sind hier im Vordergrund ein Geländer, dahinter 3 große Steinstelen, eine Pergola sowie Sitzbänke
Blick auf einen Platz neben dem Jugendclub „Westside“
From 14:00 h Kulturschlachthof Jena
  • Location: Fritz-Winkler-Str. 2b

The Kulturschlachthof is located on a section of the former abattoir in the Unteraue industrial estate and opens its doors to interested parties from 14:00.

The city of Jena has handed over the building with open space to the associations Freie Bühne Jena e. V., Crossroads Jena e.V. and FreiRaum-Jena e. V. under heritable building rights. Since 2020, the building has been renovated and repurposed in stages with a great deal of input from the associations themselves and with the help of urban development funding from the federal and state "Urban Redevelopment Upgrading" program.

After laying the necessary supply and disposal lines, the first changes were made to the floor plan to convert the building. A hall for roller sports was created on the first floor. The Kulturschlachthof is a place in the making - a place of socioculture where expertise from roller sports, (youth) culture, theater and sustainability come together.

On the Day of Urban Development, the association will provide information on the current status of the construction work and the work of the clubs - accompanied by a varied program for everyone.

You can find the program here on the Kulturschlachthof website.

Abbildung einer früheren Veranstaltung im Kulturschlachthof Jena, zu sehen sind eine nachgebildete Strandlandschaft mit Menschen auf Luftmatratzen und Sitzbänken, die Sonne scheint durch den leicht bewölkten Himmel, rechts ist ein Zelt aufgespannt und im Hintergrund ist eine Bühne aufgebaut
Veranstaltung im Kulturschlachthof

Day of urban development promotion in Jena on 13.05.2023

For strong neighborhoods, an attractive living environment and a good life in the neighborhood - urban development funding is one of the most important instruments of urban development. On 13.05.2023, events will be held throughout Germany under the motto "We in the neighborhood" to promote urban development. On this day, cities and municipalities will provide information about their projects, plans and successes - and invite people to get involved in shaping their own living environment.

Jena is taking part for the fifth time and invites you to various events and tours in the city center, in Winzerla, in Lobeda and in the Ammerbach district on Saturday, 13.05.2023, starting at 10:00 a.m.

Program day of the urban development promotion

10:00 a.m. - Opening by Mr. Gerlitz, Mayor and Head of Department for Urban Development and Environment
  • Location: Engelplatz, entrance area of the future citizen service (opposite the "Roter Hirsch" restaurant)
10:30 a.m. - New library and citizen service building - guided tour
  • Location: New library and citizen service building

The new building for the Ernst Abbe Library and Citizen Services, including the surrounding area, is due to be completed by the end of 2023. The new building is being financed with over 23 million euros in financial aid from the EU and over 1 million euros in federal and state financial aid from the urban redevelopment/upgrading program. The new building and the surrounding area can be viewed as part of a guided tour.

Further information on the project can be found on the Internet at this link.

Man sieht hier die Baustelle des Neubaus aus der Vogelperspektive. Im Vordergrund ist dabei das sich noch im Bau befindliche Bibliotheksgebäude zu sehen, rechts auf dem Bild sieht man das Theaterhaus mit den davor befindlichen Sitzbänken. Im Randbereich ist die umgebende Bebauung mit vielen Häusern sichtbar.
Blick aus der Vogelperspektive auf den Baufortschritt des Neubaus am Engelplatz
10:00 - 15:00 - German Optical Museum - Current project status
  • Location: Carl-Zeiss-Platz 12

With the refurbishment of the historic optics school and the extension, the museum is to be opened as the German Optical Museum (D.O.M.) in 2026. The outstanding and identity-creating architecture of the new building is intended to create a new landmark for Jena as a city of light. Renowned offices have been recruited for the planning and Olafur Elliasson for the façade design.

The exhibition concept is already well advanced. It is being financed by the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Science and Digital Society as part of GRW II (Joint Task 'Improvement of the Regional Economic Structure' (GRW) Part II - Business-related Infrastructure (Tourism)). EU financial aid (cultural funding from the Thuringian State Chancellery), federal financial aid (national urban development projects) and federal and state financial aid for urban development (Thuringian Ministry of Infrastructure and Agriculture) are being used to renovate the existing building and construct the new building.

The German Optical Museum Foundation will present the current status of the project.

Auf diesem Bild sieht man im Innenraum des geplanten Gebäudes des Deutschen Optischen Museums links und im Hintergrund in der Mitte des Bildes mehrere Menschen, die sich Ausstellungsobjekte, z.B. ein optisches Objektiv, ansehen.
Blick in den Innenraum des geplanten D.O.M.
11:00 - 15:00 - Church Ammerbach "St. Nicolai"
  • Location: Waldstraße 1

In the district of Ammerbach, the spire of the Protestant church "St. Nicolai" is being renovated with the help of the Thuringian state program for urban redevelopment measures. The results of the restoration of the tower can be viewed from below. A tour of the interior of the church is also possible. Members of the local advisory board will be available to answer questions. An accompanying photo exhibition on the scaffolding shows the development of the church to date.

Further information about the church can be found here.

Man sieht hier die mit einem Baugerüst eingerüstete Kirche Ammerbach mit Bäumen im Vordergrund und die Kirche selbst im Hintergrund.
Kirche Ammerbach, eingerüstet mit einem Baugerüst
11:00 a.m. - Welcome by Mr. Liebe, Head of the Urban Development Department
  • Location: Anna-Siemsen-Straße 49 (Winzerla district office)

Since 2001, Winzerla has been a program area in the federal and state funding program "Districts with special development needs - Socially Integrative City". In more than two decades, the public open space has visibly changed. In two guided tours, visitors can view the successes and developments to date and learn interesting facts about the individual open space designs. The tours are accompanied by the district office, represented by Mr. Mehlich and employees of the urban development department of the city of Jena.

  • 1st tour from 11:00 to 13:00: Enver-Şimşek-Platz- Zuckerwiese - Obere Wasserachse - district office
  • 2nd tour from 14:00 to 15:00: District office - Zuckerwiese -Enver-Şimşek-Platz

Between the two tours from 13:00 to 14:00 you are invited to a snack at the district office.

Im Vordergrund sieht man die Fischtreppe in Winzerla, links im Bild eine Sitzbank, hinten mittig mehrere Bäume, im Hintergrund sind die Jena umgebenden Berge zu sehen
Fischtreppe in Jena Winzerla
10:00 - 13:00 - Youth club "Westside"
  • Location: Westside youth center, Karl-Marx-Allee 13

On Urban Development Day, the "Westside" youth club opens its doors to all interested parents, children, young people and citizens.

After more than 2 years of construction, the "Westside" youth club (previously "Treffpunkt") was able to move from Erlanger Allee in Lobeda-Ost to the new building in Lobeda-West. The new building and the design of the surrounding area were/are being funded by the federal and state Social City and Social Cohesion programs.

The new location on Karl-Marx-Alle, close to schools and sports facilities, makes the youth club more accessible for children and young people. The new and well-equipped premises offer a wide range of individual leisure and socio-educational activities for young people aged 12 and over. Workshops, club evenings, theater performances, school afternoons and concerts take place in the new multifunctional area.

Hier wird aus der Vogelperspektive auf den Jugendclub "Westside" geblickt. Man sieht in der linken Bildhälfte des Gebäude des neuen Jugendclubs, am rechten Bildrand sind Straßenbahngleise und eine Straße zu sehen.
Blick von oben auf den Jugendclub "Westside"

The nationwide day of action is a joint initiative of the Federal Ministry of Housing, Urban Development and Building, the federal states, the Association of German Cities and the German Association of Towns and Municipalities to strengthen the participation of citizens in urban development projects.

Further information can be found on this website.

Hier sieht man des Logo des bundesweiten Tages der Städtebauförderung am 13. Mai 2023: eine bunte stilisierte Grafik mit Menschen, Häusern, Bäumen sowie diversen kleinen Logos beteiligter Institutionen
Logo Tag der Städtebauförderung 2023

Federal, state and municipal urban development funding - Urban Development Day - May 13, 2023 - Wir im Quartier - Federal Ministry of Housing, Urban Development and Building - Conference of Building Ministers Conference of Ministers and Senators of the Länder responsible for urban development, construction and housing (ARGEBAU) - German Association of Cities - DStGB German Association of Towns and Municipalities - www.tag-der-staedtebaufoerderung.de @staedtebaufoerderung, #WirImQuartier, #TdS2023, #städtebauförderung, #stadtentwicklung

Day of urban development promotion 2022

For strong districts, an attractive living environment and a good life in the neighborhood - urban development funding is one of the most important instruments and central pillars of urban development. No events or projects are planned in Jena this time for the nationwide Urban Development Day on 14.05.2022; instead, we will report here on the current status of urban development funding in Jena (including the extension of the implementation period for redevelopment areas) and individual projects.

By resolution of the Jena City Council of 13.10.2021, the redevelopment statutes of the following redevelopment areas in Jena were extended

  • "Medieval Old Town" redevelopment area - extension of the implementation period until 31.12.2031
  • Redevelopment area "Model urban renewal project Jena, sub-area II, southern city center" - extension of the implementation period until 31.12.2031
  • Redevelopment area "Model urban renewal project Jena, sub-area III, western city center" - extension of the implementation period until 31.12.2031
  • "Steinweg/Inselplatz" redevelopment area - extension of the implementation period until 31.12.2031
  • Redevelopment area "Model urban renewal project Jena, extension V, Steinweg/Inselplatz" - extension of the implementation period until 31.12.2031
  • Redevelopment area "Model urban renewal project Jena, extension of sub-area VI Saaleufer" - extension of the implementation period until 31.12.2031
  • "Sophienstraße" redevelopment area - extension of the implementation period until 31.12.2026
  • "Sophienstraße (supplement)" redevelopment area - extension of the implementation period until 31.12.2026
  • "Karl-Liebknecht-Straße" redevelopment area - extension of the implementation period until 31.12.2031
  • "Karl-Liebknecht-Straße (supplement)" redevelopment area - extension of the implementation period until 31.12.2031
  • Extension of the formally defined "Karl-Liebknecht-Straße" redevelopment area to include the "Gries supplementary area" sub-area - extension of the implementation period until 31.12.2031
  • "Unteraue industrial estate" redevelopment area - extension of the implementation period until 31.12.2026

Also at its meeting on 13.10.2021, the Jena City Council resolved to repeal the redevelopment statutes for the redevelopment area
"Model project of urban renewal Jena, sub-area IV, northern city center" as of 31.12.2021. The city of Jena has implemented the
completed the necessary regulatory and construction measures for sub-area IV "Northern inner city" as part of the redevelopment measure in accordance with Section 146 BauGB.

The historic buildings were renovated, gaps between buildings were closed, new buildings were added and the public streets and open spaces were renewed throughout. With the implementation of the individual measures, a significant area improvement within the meaning of Section 136 BauGB was achieved and thus the urban redevelopment objective with the main goal of "strengthening residential areas close to the city center with a commercial mix".

Further urban development in the "Northern inner city" area is to be carried out in future without the application of special urban development law. With the repeal of the redevelopment statutes, the redevelopment regulations of the German Building Code (Sections 136-164b BauGB) are no longer applicable to this area. At the same time, the approval requirement for projects and legal transactions in accordance with Section 144 BauGB (e.g. purchase price review, applications for changes to buildings) no longer applies.

Furthermore, with the abolition of the redevelopment statutes, the special tax depreciation options for the modernization and repair of buildings in redevelopment areas no longer apply.
of buildings in redevelopment areas in accordance with Sections 7h, 10f and 11a EStG as well as the city's redevelopment-related right of first refusal when selling properties in accordance with Section 24 (1) No. 3 BauGB.

With the revocation of the redevelopment statutes, compensation amounts are to be levied in accordance with Section 154 BauGB, as the redevelopment was carried out in the so-called full procedure and Sections 152 -156a BauGB were applied.

Logo des bundesweiten Tages der Städtebauförderung 2022
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Federal, state and municipal urban development funding; Urban Development Day 2022

Day of urban development funding 2021

Anniversary year 2021 - 50 years of urban development funding

On 08.05.2021 the Day of Urban Development Promotionwill take place nationwide will take place. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, no events or tours are planned in Jena as part of this event. In 2021, the anniversary "50 years of urban development funding" is the focus of the day of action and refers to the diverse funding programs of urban development funding, which have been constantly adapted to new challenges in urban development over the past decades. Since 2020, there have been three federal and state programs: "Vibrant Centres", "Social Cohesion" and "Growth and Sustainable Renewal", which also take into account current cross-cutting tasks such as adapting to climate change. The city of Jena benefits from all three programs in its development areas.

30 years of urban development funding in Jena

In Jena, we are looking back on 30 years of urban redevelopment this year. After reunification in 1990, a comprehensive process of renewal began here too. The "Altstadt", "Sophienstraße" and "Karl-Liebknecht-Straße" were the first redevelopment areas to be formally designated on 10.07.1991. The redevelopment statutes were a prerequisite for the use of urban development funds. To date, further development and redevelopment areas have been established in the urban area - most recently the "Westliche Innenstadt".

The tasks of urban renewal have constantly changed over the past decades. In the beginning, securing buildings was part of day-to-day business. Now that the public and private building stock has been almost completely renovated, the focus over the next few years will be on renewing public streets and open spaces. In the city center, the focus will be on designing the surroundings of the two major projects Inselplatz and Eichplatz with an estimated total cost of EUR 15 million, in Wenigenjena on "Gries" and in the Damenviertel on the redesign of "Nollendorfer Straße" and "St.-Jakob-Straße".

Since 1991, the projects in the urban redevelopment and development measures of the city of Jena have been supported with around € 160 million in financial aid from the federal and state urban development programs. In addition to the city's funding measures, the commitment of around 8,500 private property owners and the financial commitment of investors in the redevelopment areas has also contributed to structural developments and thus to the achievement of the redevelopment goals. The result is visible everywhere in the cityscape - see Am Planetarium street.

Outlook

To ensure that the city of Jena can continue to use funding in the redevelopment areas in the future, all redevelopment statutes must be extended by 31.12.2021. The legislator has provided for a time limit in the building code for all areas that were adopted before 2007. At the moment, the urban redevelopment team in the urban development department is evaluating the redevelopment objectives adopted for all areas and examining the time periods for an extension that are necessary to achieve the objectives. The current aim is a maximum extension of 10 years and a gradual completion of the areas. Also enshrined in the Building Code is the necessary collection of compensation payments, which must be levied by the city of Jena after completion of the urban redevelopment measures. On a positive note, over € 10 million in compensation payments have already been redeemed early by private owners and used directly to finance measures.

However, the task of urban regeneration does not end with the removal of areas. On the contrary, in this context it is also necessary to consider how the goals achieved can be secured in the long term - design statutes would be one option. In the long term, the closure will also open up new possibilities for the definition of redevelopment or development areas in Jena.

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50 - 1971-2021 Federal, state and municipal urban development funding; Urban Development Day

Day of urban development 2019

Nationwide day of action

The aim of the nationwide day of action is to inform citizens about urban development projects, strategies and objectives.

This year, the nationwide 5th day of action in Jena is being held under the motto IMAGINATA - Introduce yourself!

The city of Jena - represented by the urban redevelopment team - and IMAGINATA e. V. will be presenting the modernization and restoration / new use of the former Jena-Nord substation and the redesign of the outdoor facilities.

Imaginata in the former Jena-Nord substation

Following the decommissioning of the former Jena-Nord substation with its storage and workshop buildings and the acquisition of the site by IMAGINATA e.V., several construction phases have been carried out over the last few years, starting with safety measures and, from 1998, extensive modernization and restoration work and the redesign of the outdoor facilities.

This work on the technical monument has now been completed and was supported by federal and state urban development funds amounting to around €5,490,000. The city of Jena provided a further €1,160,000. There was no builder's contribution.

IMAGINATA e. V. developed a field of experience for perception and amazement, playing and pondering, discovering and inventing in the switching halls and on the outdoor area of the old transformer station. One of the focal points is the station park.

Tour with extensive sightseeing opportunities

After the opening of the Urban Development Day, there will be a guided tour of the renovated halls and the outdoor area.

  • Start of the tour: 10:00 a.m.
  • Location: Löbstedter Straße 67, 07749 Jena

You will have the opportunity to ask your questions to the experts from the city administration at any time and are sure to receive interesting information.

The Urban Redevelopment Team would be delighted to welcome you to the fifth Urban Redevelopment Day in Jena.

Please also take a look at our information flyer. You can find it under -> Downloads.

Open day at the Imaginata

IMAGINATA e. V. also invites you to an open day on this day. Admission is free.

Logo Tag der Städtebauförderung 2019
© Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung (BBR)

Federal, state and municipal urban development funding; Urban Development Day 2019, 5 years of urban development funding days

Location

Urban redevelopment team

Am Anger 26
07743 Jena
Germany