Additional Apartments in the Planned “dotsource Campus”

City Invites Public Participation Once Again

Change to the previous plan for Saalbahnhofstraße—48 additional apartments instead of office space

More apartments are to be built at the planned “dotsource Campus” on Saalbahnhofstraße than previously anticipated. To this end, the top two floors of the base building will no longer be used as office space but as 48 additional apartments. This is made possible by the application of amended legal regulations, known as the “Bauturbo.” 

Before the city decides whether to approve this change, citizens can once again comment on the project modifications. The relevant documents will be available for public review from Monday, August 10, 2026, through Friday, August 21, 2026. During this period, interested parties may review the plans and submit their comments.

Documents Available Online and On-Site

The documents related to the amended project—including partially updated expert reports—will be availableonline on the City of Jena’s town hall portalduring the public comment period .

In addition, the planning documents can be viewed at the administrative building located at Am Anger 26, 2nd floor:

• Monday and Tuesday: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

• Thursday: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

• Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Anyone who has questions about the documents or would like to discuss the plans with the city can also schedule an appointment. This can be doneby phone at 03641 49-5202 or by email atfd-stadtplanung@jena.de.

Comments may be submitted through August 21, 2026

Through August 21, 2026, citizens may submit their comments on the project in writing or electronically to the city administration:

Jena City Administration

Urban Planning Department

P.O. Box 100 338

07703 Jena 

or by email to:fd-stadtplanung@jena.de

The date of the postmark will be considered the date of submission for written submissions.

Why is there another public consultation?

The basis for this change is a new provision in the Building Code that has been in effect since October 2025. The so-called “Bauturbo” is intended to enable the creation of additional housing more quickly when a project deviates from the previously applicable building regulations.

In the case of the “dotsource Campus,” the existing plans are therefore to be amended so that the top two office floors of the base building can be used for 48 apartments in the future. This change requires the city’s approval.

Prior to making this decision, the city is giving the public the opportunity to comment on the revised plans. This public participation process thus offers the chance to review the documents and submit comments or suggestions regarding the project.

Further information on the public participation process, submitting comments, and data protection can be found on the City of Jena’s website mentioned above as well as in the announcement in Official Gazette No. 31/26.

Visualisierung - Straßenperspektive Saalbahnhofstraße

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