Jena: First ‘Construction Turbo’ brings residential units to dotSource Campus
Jena: First ‘Construction Turbo’ brings residential units to dotSource Campus
Urban Planning
Jena: Schlegelsberg bus turnaround to be upgraded starting in 2027
The bus turnaround at Schlegelsberg in the Wenigenjena district is set for a comprehensive renovation starting in spring 2027. The city council approved the necessary funding on September 30, 2026.
Jena’s Osttangente: Planning, Criticism, and Timeline
The planned construction of the Osttangente in Jena is sparking controversial discussions between urban traffic planners and environmentalists. The major project aims to consolidate traffic east of the city center and relieve sensitive areas such as the Löbdergraben and Karl-Liebknecht-Straße.
Lobeda: Garage complex to be dismantled in climate-friendly manner
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.
Jena: Redesign of Ernst-Abbe-Platz – Public Participation Period Ending
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: More apartments planned for the dotSource Campus
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.
Jena: Felling of a healthy Ginkgo tree on Weigelstraße
The felling of a healthy Ginkgo tree in front of the former Goethe-Apotheke on Weigelstraße has drawn public attention. The municipal administration justifies the action by citing the planned conversion of the building into a bistro with outdoor seating.
Citizen Participation at Ernst-Abbe-Platz: Ideas for a Greener Campus Meeting Point Sought
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.
Demographic Change in Jena: City Plans Reduction of up to 1,000 Daycare Spots
Due to a historic low in birth rates, the city of Jena is adjusting its childcare capacities. The new 2026/27 daycare requirement plan foresees a reduction of up to 1,000 spots by 2030, starting with the closure of the “Lichtenhainer Zwerge” kindergarten.
Heat Protection in Jena: Basin Location Requires Urgent Climate Adaptation
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.