Vision
Dresden’s new era is now growing!
The 2033 National Garden Show is a key future project for Dresden. Two green life veins will be pulsating throughout the city on account of this major event, thus creating new momentum.
In several key areas, new green spaces and public open spaces are going to be created. Urban areas, which were previously separated from each other, are going to be linked up and reunited as a shared living space. Existing landscapes are also going to be carefully developed and their quality enhanced in a sustainable manner – generating clear added value for the region.
Momentum BUGA Dresden 2033
Life Vein 1
From South Park via the TU Dresden campus to the city center
With BUGA 2033, “Dresden’s New Vision” will begin in South Park. This green artery is going to stretch all the way from the Dresden University of Technology campus to the city center. The districts of Altstadt (Historic District), Plauen and Zschertnitz, formerly separated by major roads, will end up growing together. New green spaces, inviting recreational areas as well as a dense network of bike and pedestrian paths, will create short distances and thus promote climate-friendly mobility. This will result in a cohesive space for recreation, education, and exercise – a place where nature, science and urban life will intertwine. The new pedestrian and bike bridge spanning Bergstraße will connect South Park to Fichtepark, the Bismarck Column and Räcknitz Park.
The campus of the Dresden University of Technology (TU Dresden) will be connected to South Park via a new set of streets, enhanced by green steppingstones and the restoration of historic garden gems such as the sunken garden at the Barkhausen building. At the same time, mobility is going to be reimagined. New axes will strengthen the sustainable connection to the Südhöhe area and Mommsenstraße as well as Mommsenplatz will be traffic calmed. Along the “Academic Mile,” science pavilions, learning islands and citizen science gardens will bring science out into the public sphere.
The heart of Dresden is its city center. In the context of BUGA 2033, it will also become its green center. Here, history and the present will encounter each other, creating an urban space that both inspires and connects. In the area around Prager Straße, for instance, unsealed surfaces and new trees will create cooling oases. The historically listed tourist garden between Prager Straße and Reitbahnstraße will become a green oasis and the area around the Kristallpalast will be redesigned. The Promenadenring will form a vibrant band around the Historic District: starting from the Town Hall Square, along the connecting paths on Seestraße and then all the way to the redesigned Kreuzstraße. The train station area and Wiener Platz will also be transformed into inviting public spaces. But the city center will not only become greener but also more diverse. Temporary stages and installations for BUGA 2033 will transform squares into “cultural gardens” that will invite visitors to spend time lingering around and being active. Educational programs for children, families, and tourists as well as the integration of migrant and subcultural perspectives will end up transforming the city center into an open forum meant for everyone.
Life Vein 2
From Prohlis via the Racecourse all the way to Gravel Pit Leuben
Prohlis is going to be transformed into a vibrant, sustainable and climate-resilient urban district where nature, community and culture, local residents as well as visitors, will be able to come together harmoniously. At the heart of this transformation are efforts aimed at ecological enhancement. To improve the urban climate and to create habitats for both plants and animals, a section of the Geberbach stream will be highlighted. Residential courtyards will be transformed into cooling oases and meeting places for residents through greening and rainwater harvesting. Play areas and open spaces, such as the playground on Gamigstraße, will be reimagined with the involvement of local residents, creating safe and attractive spaces for children and families. Educational gardens and learning spaces in public green areas will make knowledge tangible. The historical circular ditch systems will effectively bring the region’s settlement history back to life.
Mit der BUGA 2033 beginnt ein neues Kapitel: Die Rennbahn wird vom traditionsreichen Sportareal zu einem grünen Sport-, Kultur- und Begegnungsort – ein Aktivraum, der Dresdens Erbe mit einer nachhaltigen Zukunft verbindet. Schon beim Betreten wird der Wandel spürbar. Offene Wege, spielende Kinder, sportliche Aktivitäten und gemeinsames Erleben prägen das Bild. Gleichzeitig entstehen ruhige Rückzugsräume mit Wiesen, Pflanzflächen und lichten Wäldern. Der „Klimaring“ umschließt das Areal,kühlt, speichert Wasser und stärkt die Stadt im Umgang mit dem Klimawandel. Am Abend zeigt sich die kulturelle Seite: Konzerte, Ausstellungen und Kunst verwandeln die Rennbahn in einen Ort, an dem Vergangenheit und Gegenwart aufeinandertreffen. Historische Gebäude bleiben erhalten und werden Teil des neuen Ganzen. So wird die Rennbahn zu einem Ort für alle – für Sport, Natur, Kultur und Begegnung.
Mit der BUGA 2033 erwacht das Gelände zu neuem Leben. Die Ufer werden zu lebendigen Erholungsräumen mit Naturstrand, Wiesen und einem Naturlehrpfad, der Flora und Fauna erlebbar macht. Die Badestelle zeigt, wie sich Natur und Stadt verbinden lassen. Der Trümmerberg wird zum Aussichtspunkt und Ort der Erinnerung mit weitem Blick über Dresden. Am Südsee treffen Bewegung und Erholung aufeinander – vom Wassersport bis zur ruhigen Auszeit, stets im Einklang mit der Natur. Abends entsteht eine besondere Atmosphäre: Licht, Musik und kleine Kulturangebote machen den Ort zu einem Treffpunkt für Begegnung und gemeinsames Erleben.
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