Overview

• The municipal council voted in February 2024 to refurbish the town hall rather than demolish it after years of debate over the building’s future.
• The Deutsche Stiftung für Denkmalschutz called the choice a good decision in its Schwarzbuch der Denkmalpflege 2023/2024, noting frequent losses of protected buildings nationwide.
• Earlier estimates of about €52 million for the renovation and temporary offices could climb to as much as €70 million because of construction price increases, a city spokesperson said.
• City officials are reviewing which interventions are necessary and preparing interim accommodations, with the stated goal of a robust, sustainable refurbishment.
• Built between 1972 and 1975 and protected since 2012, the tower known as “Langer Egon” stands 72 meters tall and is the highest town hall in Baden‑Württemberg.