Your Ideas for Outdoor Space Design
In the neighborhoods around the “ Volkspark, ” a mixed-use community is taking shape, featuring academic life, diverse housing options, social infrastructure, and recreational facilities. The area extends from the current trotting track eastward across the future A7 highway cover.
In September 2024, the firm Cobe emerged as the winner of the design competition for the future neighborhood. Since then, Cobe has been working out the details as part of the functional planning process. The current status was most recently presented in April 2026. The new event will focus on the open spaces in the neighborhoods along the Volkspark —places for recreation, socializing, sports, and much more.
The team from Science City Hamburg Bahrenfeld GmbH and the team from Cobe will present the current status of the planning and solicit your ideas and suggestions for the design of the open spaces. Admission is free.
When?
Saturday, November 28, 2026, 11:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Where?
Grandstand Building at the Bahrenfeld Trotting Track
Luruper Chaussee 30, 22761 Hamburg
Who?
Anyone interested is welcome to attend. Registration is not required.
Is the event accessible?
The venue is accessible via the rear of the building. An accessible restroom is available. The event will be conducted in German. Please let us know in advance if you need assistance (e.g., support, interpretation): info@sciencecity.hamburg
Is food provided?
Drinks and snacks are available on site
Program Overview
Time Agenda
11:00 Welcome and Agenda
11:15 Presentation on Functional Planning for Neighborhoods on Volkspark
Functional Planning as a Framework, Overview of the Overall Plan, Outlook on Open Space Design Planning
12:00 Workshop Session 1: Neighborhood Stories
Identifying User Needs Using the Persona Method
The persona method involves adopting different user perspectives to identify needs and requirements regarding the use and design of open spaces in the neighborhoods along the “ Volkspark .” This process examines existing plans from the perspective of various future user groups, assesses their suitability for everyday use, and supplements them with suggestions and ideas. The goal is to incorporate diverse needs at an early stage into the further development of the neighborhood planning.
1:00 p.m. Break
1:45 p.m. Workshop Session 2: Deep Dive into Six Sub-Areas (including a break)
After exploring different perspectives on use and identifying needs in the first workshop, the second workshop will focus on selected areas within the neighborhoods along the Volkspark. These areas will be examined in greater detail in terms of their quality, functionality, and usability. Together, participants will identify strengths and challenges in order to develop concrete approaches for the further development of these open spaces.
4:20 p.m. Outlook & Conclusion
4:30 p.m. End
