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Graffiti

Report, inform, act together

Graffiti characterizes public spaces - sometimes as artistic expression, sometimes as illegal daubing that damages facades, facilities and the cityscape. This is precisely where the city of Jena comes in: it wants to effectively suppress illegal graffiti, tags and smearings, remove damage more quickly and sustainably and at the same time strengthen legal forms of urban art.

To this end, the city is pursuing a coordinated approach consisting of prevention, legal offers, clean-up, support for those affected and consistent action against illegal damage to property. On this page you will find background information, contacts and information on the next steps.

The aim is to process reports in a structured manner, to make responsibilities transparent and, on this basis, to build up an ongoing picture of the situation. At the same time, fresh graffiti and criminal, politically motivated or inflammatory content must be given special priority," explains Mayor and Head of Department Benjamin Koppe

Illegal graffiti and tags can affect the feeling of safety, cause considerable cleaning costs and shape the appearance of a city. At the same time, the issue is complex: it ranges from youth cultural experimentation to soccer references and politically motivated content. The city of Jena has therefore developed a concept that brings together different professional perspectives and combines various measures.

The concept of the city of Jena comprises six fields of action:

Prevention

More education, offers in youth centers and schools, legal areas and exchange formats should help to prevent illegal graffiti at an early stage.

Street art

Artistically designed areas and projects can enhance urban spaces and strengthen legal forms of expression.

Monitoring and reporting channels

Reports should be recorded in a structured manner, responsibilities clearly assigned and processing steps comprehensibly organized.

Clean-up

Illegal graffiti should be prioritized and professionally removed. Fresh or criminal content has special priority.

Support for private property owners

A funding approach should be developed for private areas to facilitate the removal of illegal graffiti.

Repression

Where prevention is not effective, the city relies on close cooperation with the police and judiciary as well as regulatory measures.

Have you discovered an illegal graffito, tag or smearing in the city area? Please use the city's defect reporting system. This allows information to be recorded centrally and forwarded to the relevant authorities.

Important

Please state the location as precisely as possible and attach a photo if possible. This makes it easier to check and process.

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Private house facades are also repeatedly affected by illegal graffiti. The municipal concept therefore provides for the development of a subsidy for private owners. The aim is to make the process as pragmatic and unbureaucratic as possible. Among other things, a funding guideline, an application form and clear processing procedures are planned.

As soon as the funding is approved and available, the requirements, application documents and contacts will be published on this page.

An important part of the concept is to expand legal and low-threshold offers. This includes legal spaces, formats in youth centers, graffiti roadshows, competitions and, in the future, additional "walls of fame" in several districts. The aim is to create spaces for creative expression, especially for young people who want to try their hand legally.

The city of Jena wants to develop the topic not only in terms of regulations, but also in consultation with the urban community. The concept therefore provides for dialog forums, information services and advisory formats. The aim is to make the background understandable, support those affected and bring together different perspectives.

  • Is graffiti generally prohibited in Jena?

    No. The concept distinguishes between illegal graffiti and legal or artistic forms of expression. Graffiti is illegal if it causes damage to property.

  • What is the city doing to combat illegal graffiti?

    The city relies on a combined approach of prevention, legal offers, clean-up, monitoring, possible support for private owners and repressive measures.

  • Can I report graffiti?

    Yes, reports are to be recorded and forwarded centrally via the city's defect detector.

  • Is there support for private homeowners?

This is planned. According to the concept, funding guidelines, application procedures and responsibilities are to be developed.

  • Municipal Order Department: Questions about procedures, responsibilities and dealing with reports
  • Public relations team / press office: media inquiries and communication
  • City of Jena defect reporter: information on illegal graffiti, tags and smearings