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Jena, 03.09.2026 – In its meeting on Tuesday, the Jena City Council approved the climate-friendly dismantling of the “Im Wehrigt-Süd” garage complex in the Lobeda district. The project is part of the city’s climate adaptation strategy and is scheduled for implementation next year.
The city of Jena reminds citizens that the online participation process for the planned redesign of Ernst-Abbe-Platz is entering its final phase.
Jena, June 16, 2026 – The redesign of Ernst-Abbe-Platz is entering its next phase: The city of Jena invites all citizens to actively participate in shaping the city’s central meeting point. During a second participation workshop, the winning design from the landscape architecture competition will be presented and further developed together.
A current report highlights the significant need for Thuringian cities to catch up on heat protection. Jena, in particular, faces the urgent task of implementing effective measures against summer overheating due to its unique geographic location.