New to Tübingen (or not-quite-as-new) and curious about the city? Tübingen’s Deputy Mayor for urban planning and construction, Cord Soehlke, is offering an introduction to current urban development projects on Saturday, 25 April 2026, which provides a unique look behind the scenes especially for those who started their studies in 2025 and 2026.

What’s actually happening around the main train station? How is Tübingen improving its infrastructure for cyclists? Why is the French Quarter a neighborhood that gets visited by architects from all over Europe? How can affordable housing — not just for students, but for everyone — be created in an expensive city like Tübingen? And why is Tübingen a city where so many innovative ideas and concepts are brought to life? 

The event consists of three parts: a visit to the Technical City Hall with an introduction, a tour of Europaplatz, and a visit to the French Quarter. Participants are encouraged to bring their bicycles, though all routes can also be easily and freely covered by the TüBus.