Jena, 06.08.2026 – The planned dotSource Campus on Saalbahnhofstraße is set to accommodate more residents than originally intended. A current amendment application proposes converting office space on the 4th and 5th floors into 48 additional residential units.
- What: Public disclosure of planning documents for housing development
- Online inspection: jena.de
- On-site inspection: Administrative building Am Anger 26, Jena
- Period: August 10 to August 21, 2026
- Comments: In writing or via email to the Urban Planning Department
To realize the project, an exemption from the provisions of the existing development plan is necessary. The City of Jena is relying on the so-called “Bauturbo” (§ 246e BauGB), a federal instrument intended to accelerate housing construction by simplifying exemption options from current building law.
Background: The “Bauturbo” in housing construction
The term “Bauturbo” refers to various legal facilitations in the Federal Building Code (BauGB) aimed at shortening approval procedures and reducing legal hurdles for housing projects in areas with tight housing markets. In Jena, this procedure allows for more flexible repurposing of commercially planned areas to meet the growing demand for inner-city housing more quickly.
The documents will be publicly available starting August 10, 2026. Citizens have until August 21, 2026, to express their opinions on the project. Comments can be submitted informally via email or by post to the Urban Planning Department.
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More apartments planned for the dotSource Campus
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