Lecture: Cool Cities by Oliver Stengel in Bochum: Experience sustainable urban ideas live

How cities are rethought in the climate crisis

With Lecture: Cool Cities by Oliver Stengel, a topic that goes far beyond architecture comes into focus in Bochum: How can cities be designed to remain livable even on hot days? The lecture will take place on August 7, 2026 at 6:00 PM at the Sustainability Center at Kortumstraße 93. The event is organized by Bochum Marketing GmbH. Admission is free. ([pages.bochum-tourismus.de](https://pages.bochum-tourismus.de/de/bochum-tourismus/default/detail/Event/e_101286560/nachhaltigkeitszentrale?From=2026-06-16T12%3A00%3A00%2B02&utm_source=openai))

An evening for everyone who wants to not just see urban development but understand it

Oliver Stengel is one of the leading voices in sustainable development, sufficiency, and transformation. At Bochum University, he has been researching and teaching for years on the societal consequences of change, climate protection, and future-oriented lifestyles. His academic career spans from the University of Jena to the Wuppertal Institute to a professorship in Bochum. His publications on sufficiency, economics in the 21st century, and sustainable development also demonstrate: Here speaks someone with scientific depth and a clear stance. ([hochschule-bochum.de](https://www.hochschule-bochum.de/fbe/fachgebiete/ne-mit-soziologischer-ausrichtung/))

The Sustainability Center as a suitable setting

The Sustainability Center on Kortumstraße is more than just a classic lecture venue. According to Bochum Tourism, it is divided into several areas: discussions take place in the foyer, lectures and conversation formats are held in the Hör-Zu area, and there are spaces for exhibitions, workshops, upcycling, and repair cafés. This environment is perfect for an evening focused on climate-resilient cities, good ideas for urban spaces, and practical responses to heat in the city. ([pages.bochum-tourismus.de](https://pages.bochum-tourismus.de/de/bochum-tourismus/default/detail/Event/e_101286560/nachhaltigkeitszentrale?From=2026-06-16T12%3A00%3A00%2B02&utm_source=openai))

What visitors can expect

The lecture promises a compact, professionally grounded event experience with a clear reference to the present. Anyone interested in urban climate, sustainable urban development, public spaces, and future-oriented mobility will find a well-connected evening with impulses, exchange, and perspectives for Bochum and other cities. Participation is stated to be free according to the official page. ([pages.bochum-tourismus.de](https://pages.bochum-tourismus.de/de/bochum-tourismus/default/detail/Event/e_101286560/nachhaltigkeitszentrale?From=2026-06-16T12%3A00%3A00%2B02&utm_source=openai))

Conclusion: This date is aimed at all who want to understand how cities can remain more livable in times of rising temperatures. The lecture combines expertise, practical relevance, and Bochum's sustainability atmosphere into an evening of added value. Mark your calendar for August 7, 2026, and be there live. ([pages.bochum-tourismus.de](https://pages.bochum-tourismus.de/de/bochum-tourismus/default/detail/Event/e_101286560/nachhaltigkeitszentrale?From=2026-06-16T12%3A00%3A00%2B02&utm_source=openai))

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Sources:

• Bochum Tourism - Sustainability Center
• Bochum University - Prof. Dr. Oliver Stengel
• Bochum University - Social Media Channels