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Conceptual development of a civic and energy park in Lutherstadt Eisleben

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Project details:

Project Partners:

1. Lutherstadt Eisleben

2. Hochschule Anhalt

Project Type:

Preparation and development of the planning for a project in the field of: adaptive reuse / energy-efficient renovation / renewal

Size of property: 10,4 Hektar

Project Duration: 2025 – 2027

Contact:

Stadtverwaltung Lutherstadt Eisleben

Markt 1

06295

Lutherstadt Eisleben

e-mail:
pia.ryll@lutherstadt-eisleben.de

Project Description

South of the historic old town of Eisleben, between the railway station and the Stadtpark district, lies a listed historic city park surrounded by Gründerzeit buildings, some of which are also heritage-protected. The park covers an area of 10.4 hectares and is currently in a poor state of maintenance: the path system is worn, accessibility is limited, and lighting is inadequate. The park is hardly used by local residents. At the same time, both the existing topography and a heritage-sensitive restoration of the पार्क hold significant potential—not only for the local community, but also in terms of climate mitigation and adaptation measures as well as the energy supply of adjacent buildings. As part of a planned feasibility study, the geothermal potential of the site will therefore also be examined. The aim of the NEB project, carried out in cooperation between Anhalt University of Applied Sciences and the Lutherstadt Eisleben, is to identify and conceptually develop these potentials.

Project Goals

At the core of the project is the conceptual phase within a comprehensive planning process aimed at a model restoration, with the objective of transforming the existing city park into a future-oriented “Citizen and Energy Park.” The overarching focus lies on heritage preservation, traditional park use, climate adaptation strategies, intergenerational citizen activation and related identification potential, as well as renewable energy generation, in particular geothermal energy. In line with the interconnected principles of the New European Bauhaus – “beautiful, sustainable, together” – the project positions itself as a forward-looking model for the future development of large inner-city green spaces, in which these thematic fields are not treated in isolation but considered in a synergistic way. The project’s exemplary character is especially evident in the integration of heritage conservation, biodiversity and climate protection. The conceptual development is carried out across disciplines, sectors and governance levels and actively involves citizens in a co-creative process. The aim is to foster a strong sense of identification among the population with the historic park while sensitively further developing the protected heritage asset. Citizens are intended not only to act as initiators for the future design of the park, but also to assume shared responsibility for its maintenance and long-term preservation. Future uses will be oriented towards the needs of the local community. In the long term, the establishment of a local district heating network is also planned, which could supply nearby administrative buildings and the adjacent school with heat generated from the park. Given the topographical conditions of Lutherstadt Eisleben and the associated vulnerability to heavy rainfall events, the project will also consider the restoration of the “Hünscher Born” as part of the overall concept

Project impressions

Criteria according to the NEB_Compass

Beautiful

Ambition III – to integrate

The listed historic city park was established in the 20th century as a public park and originally emerged from strong civic engagement. Today, its original use is hardly present. Urban transformation processes such as suburbanisation, together with years of neglect, have led to a widespread loss of awareness among the population regarding the site’s value, function and original beauty. At the same time, advancing climate change highlights the growing importance of inner-city open spaces as microclimatic refuges and social meeting places. Against this background, the project aims to initiate a new process of reappropriation by the local community and to revitalise the historic park in the spirit of place-making. The redesign concept co-creative development and implementation with citizens. Structural renewal will be inclusive and barrier-free and oriented towards the needs of diverse and intergenerational user groups. Through a sensitive and respectful redesign, the historical qualities of the site will be strengthened without compromising its heritage value. At the same time, the park will be revitalised as a cultural and social space, for example through the integration of new uses such as a stage for public events. In this way, the park will be experienced not only as a functional open space, but also as an identity-forming place for the local community and visitors.

Sustainable

Ambition III – regenerate

The fundamental objective of the Citizen and Energy Park is the regenerative use and further development of existing urban structures while addressing climatic, ecological and energy-related challenges. At its core is the intention to give back more than is taken, in the sense of a future-oriented transformation of the city park that aligns with planetary boundaries. Through the planned feasibility study, potentials will be identified in an open-ended manner to enable a climate-adapted use of the park without compromising its natural or heritage-protected qualities. In this context, existing green spaces could be multifunctionally used, serving both as recreational areas for the population and for the generation of renewable energy, particularly through geothermal solutions. At the same time, the project aims to complement the existing vegetation with climate-resilient plantings, thereby creating ecological added value and promoting biodiversity. The development of a functional, diverse and as natural as possible ecosystem in an urban context is a central objective. Surrounding buildings could in future be heated and actively cooled via geothermal probes or collectors, a measure that could significantly reduce CO₂ emissions in the long term. In direct relation to the natural topography, the existing streambed as the lowest point of the site will also be examined regarding its potential to function as a retention area for managing heavy rainfall events. Targeted depaving measures and the facilitation of near-natural infiltration will additionally support groundwater recharge in the area.

Together

Ambition III – transform

The 19th-century city park is a spatial typology found in many European cities. As a result of societal changes, shifting leisure habits and structural neglect, many of these once vibrant public parks have lost their public relevance. The situation in Eisleben is therefore not unique, but rather exemplary of a large number of comparable spaces with high, yet largely untapped development potential. The planned rediscovery and reactivation of the park by an active, diverse and intergenerational urban community is intended to demonstrate the opportunities inherent in such urban open spaces. In the sense of a transformative practice, the city park is being reimagined as a shared civic space that responds to contemporary societal needs while reconnecting with its historical roots as a public park. Through low-threshold participation formats, inclusive spatial design and long-term educational partnerships – for example with the adjacent Luther-Gymnasium – new forms of coexistence based on solidarity, participation and shared responsibility are to be fostered. The aim is not only to shape the park as a public space for recreation, but also to establish it as a place of collective learning, cultural exchange and social integration.

Participatory process

Ambition II – mitentwickelnd

The project is intended to develop largely out of community engagement. Citizens will be given the opportunity to actively articulate their needs, co-design the future use of the city park and discuss potential overlaps or conflicts of use. The planning process, particularly its conceptual phase, is at the core of this approach. Planned formats and activities include surveys, community festivals, theatre performances, workshops, as well as gardening and artistic co-creation. Within a design studio, students will develop and test design scenarios and participatory approaches for the Citizen and Energy Park using various methods, including interviews, interactive site analyses, promenadology, video analyses and mapping. Following the public final presentation, the diverse results of the design studio will serve as a basis for discussing, prioritising, refining and further developing initial ideas together with the local community. By directly involving as many stakeholders as possible, the project aims to foster a strong personal connection to the park while strengthening the willingness of citizens to actively co-shape, implement and sustainably support its development. The long-term goal is for the city park to evolve as a true citizen’s park, with the community assuming lasting responsibility for the design and stewardship of this public space. Schools and kindergartens are also intended to become part of this network.

Multiple levels of engagement

Ambition II – work across levels

As part of the project, a local district heating network is to be developed in cooperation with the city and the municipal utilities, supporting and connecting the state and the district in the future energy supply of their administrative and school buildings while enabling a climate-friendly alternative energy system. The wastewater association “Eisleben-Süßer See” is facing major challenges regarding the stormwater system: on the one hand, precautionary measures for heavy rainfall events are required; on the other hand, retention capacities and storage areas must be created to better cope with periods of drought. In cooperation with the city of Eisleben, the upgrading of the “Hünscher Born” is therefore being conceptualised. In the future, it is intended to function as a retention area for managing heavy rainfall events and to promote groundwater recharge in line with the sponge city principle. Rainwater from sealed surfaces in adjacent urban areas could also be channelled there for targeted infiltration. Through cooperation across all governance levels, the project seeks to maximise the use of synergies.

Transdisciplinary approach

Ambition II – interdisziplinär

Throughout the project, multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary approaches are pursued, bringing together theoretical and practical knowledge from urban and landscape planning, ecology and energy planning in an application-oriented and heritage-sensitive manner. The project links social, economic, ecological, cultural and artistic dimensions in a comprehensive and integrated way. In particular, the activation and co-creation with citizens create opportunities to combine formal and non-formal knowledge. Already in the conceptual phase of revitalising the park, the local community is involved alongside experts as equal knowledge holders. The aim is to raise a new awareness of nature, climate and biodiversity and to make the park’s potential visible and usable—as a contribution to the quality of life for the people of Eisleben and beyond.

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