Final Push: Online Public Comment Period on the Redesign of Ernst-Abbe-Platz Ends Next Week

The current public participation process for the climate-friendly redesign of Ernst-Abbe-Platz will end in a few days. Citizens can still submit their input online through August 18, 2026.
The results of the second public engagement workshop and the winning design are available on the project page of the City of Jena’s public engagement portal. Interested individuals can comment on the design, vote on the ideas collected during the workshop, and share their opinions on specific topics—such as the design of the bicycle parking facilities. Important note: Registration at mitmachen.jena.de is required to participate.

An Important Project with Many Challenges

The redesign of Ernst-Abbe-Platz is a key component of climate adaptation in Jena. At the same time, due to the diverse requirements for pedestrian and bicycle traffic, quality of stay, green spaces, and the various uses of the area, the project poses significant planning challenges that must be reconciled with structural constraints such as the underground parking garages and emergency escape routes. Feedback from the public will be incorporated into the further development of the preliminary design and will help to balance the various interests as effectively as possible.

Public Participation Until August 18, 2026

The online public participation period runs until August 18, 2026. Afterward, all comments received and poll results will be evaluated and forwarded to the planning team.

The structural redesign of Ernst-Abbe-Platz is scheduled to take place in phases starting in 2028, with operations continuing as usual.

The City of Jena cordially invites all interested parties to participate in the online consultation and to actively help shape the future of Ernst-Abbe-Platz.