City center project

In the coming years, the “Axis of Science” will take shape in downtown Erlangen along Fahrstraße and Sieboldstraße, between the Kollegienhaus and the “Himbeerpalast.” Various new educational institutions, residential units, and commercial spaces will be built there.

In collaboration with various project partners, a place of remembrance and the future is to be established on the grounds of the former Erlangen Sanatorium and Nursing Home (HuPfla).

A new, vibrant, inner-city neighborhood is taking shape on the former Siemens site in Erlangen-Mitte along Werner-von-Siemens-Straße. This neighborhood combines residential, commercial, retail, and recreational spaces, creating sustainable added value for the citizens of Erlangen.

The downtown development initiative aims to revitalize the area by promoting construction projects for public buildings, redesigning streets, squares, and other public spaces, and supporting private initiatives for building renovations.

Due to rising student enrollment and to ensure students’ legal right to full-day care, the Friedrich-Rückert Elementary School is being expanded with a new building.

With the “Regnitzstadt” project, Erlangen is set to gain a new neighborhood on the site of the former large parking lot. At the same time, the neighborhood is intended to serve as a distinctive gateway to the city and be developed into a major transportation hub.

A parking plan for downtown Erlangen was developed in collaboration with affected stakeholders. The plan is being tested as part of a pilot project at Bohlenplatz. The goal is to reduce sidewalk parking, establish loading zones, and develop new parking regulations.

Zollhausplatz, a heavily used transit hub, is set to undergo a comprehensive redesign and become a “climate-friendly square.” At the same time, an attractive entrance to the city center will be created.

The City Museum, located in the heart of the Old Town, showcases the history of the Erlangen region from its earliest days to the present-day university city. The City Council has decided that, following the completion of the kubic project, its next priority will be to focus on expanding the City Museum.