Urban project revitalises neighbourhood and brings people together

Bürstadt Sports and Learning Campus

published in sb magazine 4/2024 

An outdated sports complex in Bürstadt has been transformed into a brand new sports and learn­ing campus. Once fenced off from the surrounding neighbourhoods, the space has now has been opened up and developed into a vibrant part of the community. The comprehensive facilities, including education centres, elite and recreational sports, and areas for free movement and play, have been designed to motivate the entire community to get active. Visitors can take advantage of spaces for soccer, rugby, archery and cycling, alongside a beach volleyball court and calisthenics zones for free training. The development also includes playgrounds and quiet zones for relaxation. All in all, this project sustainably addresses the core goals of climate protection, climate change adaption and integration.
 

Bürstadt is one of the southernmost towns in the state of Hesse. Nestled in a rural setting with a bustling urban core, the community is cur-
rently undergoing a significant phase of urban development With almost 18,000 inhabitants and more than 100 local clubs and organisations, this growing town offers its residents an excellent quality of life.

The eastern edge of the town, which just two years ago was still occupied by outdated and derelict sports facilities, crumbling bleachers, and fields repurposed as storage areas, is now home to a modern, multifunctional sports and learning campus that welcomes all generations to participate in physical activity and engage with their local community.