Jena, July 11, 2026 – Today, Saturday, the SPD city council faction is inviting citizens to a direct exchange at the Holzmarkt. The focus of the citizen dialogue is on current municipal policy topics such as housing construction and important social projects in the city area.
- What: Citizen dialogue of the SPD city council faction Jena
- When: Saturday, July 11, 2026, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
- Where: Holzmarkt, 07743 Jena (View on Google Maps)
- Who: City councilors Tobias Birk and Dr. Holger Becker
City council members in direct conversation
The faction intends to use the event-free time of the weekend to engage in a low-threshold conversation with the residents of Jena. City councilors Tobias Birk and Dr. Holger Becker will be on-site to address questions, suggestions, and criticism.
The goal of this format is to incorporate opinions and sentiments from the population directly into the work of the committees and the city council. This complements other participation and revitalization projects in the city, such as the “Nimm Platz” campaign for local businesses.
Focus on housing construction turbo and Winzerla community center
The focus of today’s dialogue is on groundbreaking decisions in Jena’s local politics. The city councilors will provide information and discuss, among other things, the following key areas:
- The so-called “Wohnbauturbo” (housing construction turbo) for the faster realization of urgently needed housing.
- The current land use plan of the city of Jena as well as new residential construction projects.
- The plans and recent debates surrounding the proposed Bürgerzentrum Winzerla.
Interested citizens are invited to stop by the stand without prior registration and address their questions directly to the politicians present.
🏛️ The Holzmarkt as a central place of dialogue
The Holzmarkt in the heart of Jena has always been a central hub of urban life. Located at the transition between the historic old town and modern shopping areas, the square regularly serves as a forum for weekly markets, rallies, and political citizen dialogues. Due to its central location and high pedestrian frequency, it offers an ideal and barrier-free platform for uncomplicated exchange between citizens and the elected representatives of the city council.
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SPD invites to citizen dialogue at the Holzmarkt
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