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Schwabing-WestSchwabing-West is the most densely populated district in Munich. The project quarter located in the district is characterized by closed blocks of houses with many well-preserved old buildings. In addition to residential use, there is a wide range of social facilities, restaurants and stores. Elisabethplatz, Kurfürstenplatz and Hohenzollernplatz are central squares that were created in the Wilhelminian era.
The district has been heavily densified over the past decades. As a result, open spaces have been lost and many have been sealed. As a result, the district now heats up more than other places in the summer months. Temperature measurements in recent years show that it can get particularly hot in Schwabing-West. It is therefore important to implement measures to adapt to the climate in order to increase the quality of outdoor life, especially in summer, or to allow people to cool down at night. The urban climate analysis of the City of Munich shows that the few existing green spaces only make a limited contribution to improving the climate in the residential areas, which are comparatively heavily burdened by heat in Schwabing-West (moderate to high bioclimatic burden).
There is also a need for action in the area of mobility. In many places, the densely populated district has streets that are primarily geared towards car traffic. At the same time, the choice of means of transportation shows that residents of the Schwabing West district walk and cycle a lot. Together, these two modes of transportation now account for 63 percent of all trips. In addition, the Schwabing-West district is very well connected to public transport thanks to two subway lines and several streetcar and bus lines. 21 percent of journeys are made by residents using public transport. As a result, the street space currently does not sufficiently meet the requirements of road safety for all road users, quality of life and climate adaptation.
MOSAIQ thrives on the participation of everyone in the neighborhood. There are many different ways to get involved in various formats - every input is important. Together, we can develop solutions that meet as many different needs of local residents and stakeholders as possible.
The mobility of tomorrow affects us all. Whether sustainable transport planning, innovative technologies or smart solutions for urban and rural areas - the challenges are many and varied.
Do you have questions about the mobility of the future? Are you facing specific problems in your municipality, your company or your research? Our cluster brings together science, business, society and the public sector to find answers together.
In MOSAIQ, we are interested in the interface between mobility and urban climate. By urban climate, we mean both the climate in the meteorological sense and the climate among ourselves, i.e. how we live together in the city. Specifically, we are addressing this interface by testing and implementing measures in real-world laboratories in two Munich neighborhoods together with citizens that strengthen environmentally friendly forms of mobility, participation and social inclusion as well as quality of stay and climate resilience in the city - for a better quality of air, time and space, and for more social, land and climate justice
The mobility of tomorrow affects us all. Whether sustainable transport planning, innovative technologies or smart solutions for urban and rural areas - the challenges are many and varied.
Do you have questions about the mobility of the future? Are you facing specific problems in your municipality, your company or your research? Our cluster brings together science, business, society and the public sector to find answers together.
In MOSAIQ, we are interested in the interface between mobility and urban climate. By urban climate, we mean both the climate in the meteorological sense and the climate among ourselves, i.e. how we live together in the city. Specifically, we are addressing this interface by testing and implementing measures in real-world laboratories in two Munich neighborhoods together with citizens that strengthen environmentally friendly forms of mobility, participation and social inclusion as well as quality of stay and climate resilience in the city - for a better quality of air, time and space, and for more social, land and climate justice
The mobility of tomorrow affects us all. Whether sustainable transport planning, innovative technologies or smart solutions for urban and rural areas - the challenges are many and varied.
Do you have questions about the mobility of the future? Are you facing specific problems in your municipality, your company or your research? Our cluster brings together science, business, society and the public sector to find answers together.
In MOSAIQ, we are interested in the interface between mobility and urban climate. By urban climate, we mean both the climate in the meteorological sense and the climate among ourselves, i.e. how we live together in the city. Specifically, we are addressing this interface by testing and implementing measures in real-world laboratories in two Munich neighborhoods together with citizens that strengthen environmentally friendly forms of mobility, participation and social inclusion as well as quality of stay and climate resilience in the city - for a better quality of air, time and space, and for more social, land and climate justice
The project districts (i.e. the neighborhoods in the Schwabing-West and Moosach districts where MOSAIQ will be active) were selected by the project team based on technical criteria and taking into account other projects in Munich and using technical criteria.
Specific selection criteria included:
The exact implementation locations in the neighborhood and their design have not yet been determined - because citizens and other local stakeholders will be actively involved in the development, design and implementation of measures through our innovation workshop, which will start in the fall.
One thing is certain: a trial temporary implementation of the ideas that will be jointly developed in 2025 will take place in public spaces from summer 2026.
The mobility of tomorrow affects us all. Whether sustainable transport planning, innovative technologies or smart solutions for urban and rural areas - the challenges are many and varied.
Do you have questions about the mobility of the future? Are you facing specific problems in your municipality, your company or your research? Our cluster brings together science, business, society and the public sector to find answers together.
In MOSAIQ, we are interested in the interface between mobility and urban climate. By urban climate, we mean both the climate in the meteorological sense and the climate among ourselves, i.e. how we live together in the city. Specifically, we are addressing this interface by testing and implementing measures in real-world laboratories in two Munich neighborhoods together with citizens that strengthen environmentally friendly forms of mobility, participation and social inclusion as well as quality of stay and climate resilience in the city - for a better quality of air, time and space, and for more social, land and climate justice
Then come to our on-site appointments! You can find us on the following dates at our dialog point on Hohenzollernplatz:
All people who live in the project neighborhood, work or often spend time there are invited, in our survey to participate. To the residents since October 6 Letters with link and personal participation codes for the online survey distributed. Have a look in your letterboxes to see if you already received a letter from the Technical University of Munich. The letter contains all further details about the survey. If you do not receive a letter from us in your mailbox, please contact us - participation is still possible.
Please bring the invitation with your participation code to the on-site appointment. We look forward to seeing you!
Come to our digital question and answer sessions!
In the MOSAIQ call for ideas, we are looking for your ideas for the project forge. So that you can get started with your idea straight away, the project team will answer your questions about the call for ideas in one of the digital Q&A sessions. Here you can also meet your neighbors and find out what ideas they would like to submit.
The digital dates take place on:
Wednesday, September 24, 2025, 6-7 p.m,
Please register by e-mail here for the access data.
Tuesday, September 30, 2025, 6-7 p.m.
Please register by e-mail here for the access data.
We look forward to you and your ideas!
The time has come - our first survey is underway! All people who live in the project neighborhood, work or often spend time there are invited to take part.
To the residents since October 6 Letters with link and personal participation codes for the online survey distributed. Have a look in your letterboxes to see if you already received a letter from the Technical University of Munich. The letter contains all further details about the survey. If you do not receive a letter from us in your mailbox, please contact us - participation is still possible. If you would like to take part on site, you will find all the dates in the "Events" section of this website.
Two dialog points have now been set up as central contact points in public spaces in each of the two project districts. Here you can find out about dates, plans, opportunities for participation, etc., get in touch with the project team and give feedback.
Locations of the dialog points in Moosach:
Bunzlauer Straße, corner of Breslauer Straße
Bunzlauer Straße, corner of Dachauer Straße
Locations of the dialog points in Schwabing-West:
Hohenzollernplatz
Helmut-Fischer-Platz
You can find more information here.
The Ideas Forum is about jointly developing ideas for tangible, time-limited projects for public spaces.
Individual projects will be implemented over a period of several months to a year from summer 2026.
Take part in the call for ideas now!
From September 17 to October 7, you can submit ideas for your neighborhood in Schwabing-West or Moosach.
You will find all the necessary information and general conditions here.
With the Climate walks we examined the MOSAIQ districts from a climatic perspective. On particularly hot days, we went for walks together with interested citizens along predetermined routes. Thereby microclimatic conditions were measured several times a day using a portable weather station from Climateflux measured. At various stations, the participants gave also in questionnaires about their thermals Perception. These impressions complement the measurement data of the portable weather station. The results are now being evaluated and will serve as a basis for further discussion on the urban climate in Moosach and Schwabing-West as part of MCube MOSAIQ.
Now that the district committees of Schwabing-West and Moosach have each unanimously decided to work with MCube MOSAIQ, the information and participation phase of the project has officially begun. The project kicked off with two well-attended information events in both districts, at which numerous residents learned about the project and provided initial input. The lively participation shows: There is great interest in sustainable urban development.
We are very pleased that we have been able to take an important step in the neighborhood selection process. The district committee of the Schwabing-West district would like to work with us on the MOSAIQ project. This was decided unanimously at the plenary meeting on May 28, 2025. The district committee of the Moosach district would also like to work with us on the MOSAIQ project and also unanimously approved this at the plenary meeting on June 16, 2025. Now it's time to get started - the next step is the information events in both districts.
E-Mail: mosaiq@mcube-cluster.com
By telephone: Mondays from 9-11 a.m.
under 01575 - 6400400
What is MOSAIQ?
Imagine something: There is more space for people. The streets have more trees and plants. Everyone can get around better. That's how your Schwabing-West district could be in the future. How would you like your district to be? We want to talk to you about it!
The project is called MOSAIQ. MOSAIQ is a research∙project. MOSAIQ means: Mobility and urban climate in the future city∙part. The Technical University of Munich is leading the project.
What is MOSAIQ about?
MOSAIQ wants to make the streets in the city∙part more beautiful. People should feel comfortable there. There should be more space. For meetings and plants, for example. You can help decide what is tried out in the Stadt∙teil. The ideas come from you. Some ideas will be tried out on the streets for a certain period of time.
The aim of MOSAIQ is to make urban districts good places to live.
At the same time, the climate in the city should improve. And people should be able to move around the city easily.
What is happening in the district?
