Jena-Lobeda, May 19, 2026. The old swimming pool in Jena-Lobeda is facing a fundamental realignment. Based on a new feasibility study, the building is to serve as a leisure and adventure venue for the district in the future.
- Location: Former swimming pool, Jena-Lobeda
- Project: Conversion into a leisure and adventure venue
- Basis: New feasibility study
- Next step: Multi-year test phase with changing uses
Space for new ideas in the test phase
Exactly what the future use of the site will look like is not yet set in stone. In order to determine the best concepts for the residents and the city, the project is being developed step by step. Initially, a multi-year test phase is planned. During this time, various usage ideas are to be tested under real conditions.
This pragmatic approach allows urban planners to respond flexibly to the needs of citizens and to continuously adapt the concepts before cost-intensive, final construction measures are implemented.
Background: Urban development in Jena-Lobeda
With over 20,000 inhabitants, Jena-Lobeda is the most populous district of Jena. The development of the residential area, which began in the late 1960s, continues to shape the face of the south today. In recent decades, massive investments have flowed into upgrading the living environment and urban infrastructure. The repurposing of old buildings that have lost their function – such as the former swimming pool – is a crucial building block of modern urban development to further increase the quality of life in the neighborhood and create modern, social meeting points for all generations.
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Former swimming pool in Jena-Lobeda to become a leisure and adventure venue
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