City councillor paves the way for Quartier 22 on Steinweg

Three resolutions lay the groundwork under planning law for the development comprising 173 flats

Quartier 22, situated between Steinweg and Frauengasse, can now move on to the next stage: at its meeting on 11 November 2026, the City Council adopted the decision on the assessment, the implementation agreement and the resolution on the project-specific development plan. This establishes the planning framework for the construction project. The planning permission process can now proceed.

“Quartier 22 will see the redevelopment of a centrally located area previously characterised by open car parks. It will create much-needed housing, complemented by commercial and office space. At the same time, the project focuses on modern mobility with plenty of cycle parking spaces and green roof areas, which also improve the urban climate,” says Dirk Lange, Head of Urban Development.

173 flats and commercial spaces planned

GW Projects GmbH is planning four buildings with a total of 173 flats. The range extends from family flats to micro-flats and shared flats. The development will be complemented by commercial and office space. A 14-storey tower on Eisenbahndamm will form a striking urban landmark.

Car parking spaces will be provided in an underground car park and on the ground floor of one of the buildings. Around 260 bicycle parking spaces are planned, including spaces for cargo bikes. A large roof garden will be available to residents in future.

Comments reviewed and taken into account

As part of the early public consultation rounds in 2019 and 2021, as well as the renewed public consultation period from 19 January to 27 February 2026, a total of 20 comments were received from the public and 65 responses from authorities and other bodies representing public interests. The comments related, amongst other things, to urban design and building heights, traffic, noise and pollution control, as well as climate, environmental and species protection. An information event was held on 29 January 2026 to accompany this process.

All feedback was examined and weighed up against one another. This resulted in minor adjustments and editorial additions, without altering the basic principles of the plan. A further public consultation was therefore not required. The expert reports on noise protection and daylight were also updated or supplemented.

Contract sets out the project developer’s obligations

The implementation agreement between the City of Jena and GW Projects GmbH sets out deadlines and obligations for the project’s implementation. These include, amongst other things, preparatory and regeneration measures, as well as requirements regarding the protection of green spaces and biodiversity and the prevention of environmental pollution. Furthermore, it governs the retention of rainwater, the assumption of costs and the required security deposits.

A large proportion of the roof areas will be greened and partly designed as roof gardens. The greening also serves as a rainwater storage system and improves the microclimate. Bird-friendly glazing is intended to reduce bird strikes. The necessary noise protection measures must be demonstrated during the planning permission process.

The development plan comes into force upon publication in the manner customary for the locality.