When does the event start

The lecture starts on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at 6:00 PM in the Uni live – Room at Große Klingergasse 2a in Passau.

Do I need to buy a ticket

Participation is free of charge. Some dates require registration via the Uni live page. Details can be found on the program and registration page of the University of Passau.

Is the access barrier-free

Yes, the Uni live – Room is accessible. The entrance is centrally located at the pedestrian zone Große Klingergasse 2a.

Where exactly does the event take place

The event location is the Uni live – Room, Große Klingergasse 2a, 94032 Passau. The location will be explained on the university page with a map.

Who gives the lecture

The speaker is Prof. Dr. Jörg Scheffer, University of Passau, Department of Geography with focuses on urban geography and urban sociology.

How long does the evening last

A compact evening lecture with a subsequent Q&A session is planned. Expect about 90 minutes in total.

The City of the Future - Uni live Room Passau 2026

Name: The City of the Future: Current Challenges of Sustainable Urban Development
Start: 2026-01-21T19:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-01-21T20:30:00+01:00
Location: Uni live – Raum

The City of the Future in Passau – an evening full of ideas, images, and exchange

On January 21, 2026, at 6:00 PM, the University of Passau invites you to a public lecture in the Uni live – room. Prof. Dr. Jörg Scheffer will demonstrate how urban spaces prepare for climate change, social issues, and mobility – vivid, understandable, with a focus on international benchmarks and local specifics.

An event experience between vision and practice

The event atmosphere: focused, curious, dialogue-oriented. Many images from innovative metropolises capture the audience's mood and make trends tangible – from the resilient city to the 15-minute city. The lecture provides a professional context for concepts and shows what can be transferred to Passau and other cities.

Compact expertise – clearly explained

From the event management perspective, the evening impresses with clear event planning, barrier-free access, and precise target audience addressing: citizens, city enthusiasts, students, administration, and local initiatives. The focus is on organization, governance, and the question of who has the power to shape the city – and how ecological measures can be connected with social measures.

Sensory impressions instead of buzzwords

You will hear stories from urban geography and urban sociology, see image sequences from forward-looking districts, and feel how good planning creates atmosphere: short distances, lively squares, safe cycling routes, cool retreats on hot days – concrete scenes instead of abstract phrases.

Voices of the fans

The reactions online are clear: the format Uni live fascinates the visitors.

Instagram: 'Can't wait – exactly the insights we need for our city!'

Conclusion

Expect a compact, image-rich overview of the transformation of our cities – with space for questions and exchange. Come by, experience urban development live, and take impulses for Passau and your neighborhood with you.