Overview

• Dresden is showcasing 25 student proposals for reimagining St. Petersburger Straße, with plans to launch a two-stage urban design competition later in 2025.
• Key visions include reducing traffic to a single carriageway, adding parks, water features, and up to 1,500 social housing units on reclaimed space.
• The city has secured federal funding for initial greening projects at Wiener Platz and the Kristallpalast precinct, with construction set to begin in 2028.
• The Kaitzbach stream may be reopened and integrated into a new lake, reflecting a focus on water and green space in the redevelopment plans.
• A jury will select the final design by early 2027, with phased implementation expected to span two decades, starting with funded pilot projects.