Name: Exhibition Sponge City
Start: 2026-08-05T14:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-08-31T18:00:00+02:00
Location: Nachhaltigkeitszentrale

Sponge City in Bochum: An Exhibition on Climate, Space, and Urban Future

The exhibition Sponge City invites you to an impressive exploration of climate-adapted urban development at the Sustainability Center on Kortumstraße 93. As part of the Sustainability Year 2026, Bochum's path to a more resilient, greener, and more livable city center is made sensibly and understandably experienceable.

A Place for Discussion, Insight, and Participation

The Sustainability Center is not a quiet exhibition space but an open place for exchange. In the foyer, discussions take place, visitors can formulate questions about sustainability on a large chalkboard, and in the Look Closely area, exhibitions unfold their curatorial space. This creates an exhibition atmosphere that combines education and aesthetic experience.

The Idea of the Sponge City Tellingly Explained

The principle of the sponge city stands for a city that does not quickly discharge rainwater but stores, utilizes, and slowly releases it. Especially in times of increasing weather extremes, this concept gains importance. The exhibition makes visible how urban infrastructure, climate adaptation, and design can come together. Visitors not only experience a topic of urban planning but also a cultural perspective on the future of public space.

More than an Exhibition: Participate, Learn, Think Along

The open character of the Sustainability Center shapes the entire program. In the Do Something area, a workbench and materials are available for workshops, upcycling offers, and repair cafés. This turns the exhibition into a place of cultural education where sustainability is not only abstract but practically and communally explored. The presentation is aimed at all interested parties who want to get to know Bochum's sustainable urban development up close.

A Visit with Added Value in the Heart of Bochum

The exhibition is open from Tuesday to Friday from 12 to 4 PM as well as at additional action times in the evening and on weekends. The location at Kortumstraße 93 is centrally located in the city center and can be easily integrated into a cultural stroll through Bochum. Those who appreciate the interplay of art education, urban development, and ecological thinking will find an inspiring artistic experience with social relevance here.

Conclusion: The exhibition Sponge City connects knowledge, participation, and urban aesthetics into a compelling view of Bochum's future. Those who want to experience sustainable urban ideas, rather than just read about them, should definitely visit this exhibition live.