- What: Meeting of the Neulobeda district council
- Topic: Subsequent use of the "Alte Schwimmhalle"
- When: Wednesday, February 18, 2026, 6:00 PM
- Where: Bürgerhaus LISA, Werner-Seelenbinder-Straße 28a, Jena
- Access: The meeting is public
Jena-Lobeda/Neulobeda (17.02.2026) – It is one of the most striking buildings in the district and has been the subject of intense discussion for some time: The "Alte Schwimmhalle" in Lobeda is the focus of the upcoming meeting of the Neulobeda district council. Tomorrow, Wednesday, the course for future use is to be set further.
A building seeks its future
For many residents in Neulobeda, the Alte Schwimmhalle is more than just a vacant property; it is a piece of identity for Jena’s largest district. The question of how the site and the building can be revitalized in a sensible, sustainable manner and for the benefit of the community occupies both politics and administration alike.
The challenge in such projects often lies in the details: renovation costs, monument protection aspects, and the specific needs of the residents must be reconciled. In recent months, various workshop consultations have already taken place, the aim of which was to develop viable concepts that go beyond mere ideas.
Report from urban development
Tomorrow’s meeting at the Bürgerhaus LISA (Lobedaer Informations-, Spaß- und Aktionszentrum) promises concrete insights into this process. The agenda includes a detailed information discussion on the further use of the building. This is based on a current report template for subsequent use.
The presentation by Lars Liebe is expected to be particularly interesting. As a representative of the Fachdienst Stadtentwicklung of the city of Jena, he will participate in the meeting as a guest. It is expected that Liebe will present a current report from the ongoing workshop consultations, thereby making transparent which usage scenarios are currently favored and which hurdles may still need to be overcome. The involvement of urban development shows that the topic enjoys high priority at the city hall and that efforts are being made to find a solution that integrates harmoniously into the center of Lobeda-West in terms of urban planning.
Transparency and citizen participation
With this agenda, the Neulobeda district council once again emphasizes the importance of transparency in major local projects. Especially in a densely populated district like Neulobeda, public acceptance is crucial for the success of infrastructure measures. The meeting offers interested citizens the opportunity to learn firsthand what will happen next with the swimming hall and to follow the work of their local representation.
The meeting begins at 6:00 PM at Werner-Seelenbinder-Straße 28a. Since the meeting is public, all residents of Jena, especially those from Lobeda, are cordially invited to attend. It is expected that, in addition to the main topic "Schwimmhalle", other local matters affecting daily life in the district will also be discussed.
Outlook
The revitalization of existing properties is a central theme in modern urban planning. If a coherent concept for the Alte Schwimmhalle succeeds in Lobeda, it could serve as a model project for similar challenges in other Thuringian municipalities. The results of tomorrow’s meeting are therefore awaited with anticipation.
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