From September 17th to December 4th, the MOSAIQ Ideas Forum took place in the project quarter in Schwabing-West. Citizens, with the support of expert professionals, developed project outlines from the submitted ideas. Subsequently, a jury selected the most promising proposals. These were further developed by the project team into preliminary designs for further planning and approval. The project proposals are to be implemented with a time limit of approximately one year, starting in July 2026. This is dependent on successful approval and the agreement of the local district committee, among other factors.
You want to know how the idea forum went? Here Learn more.
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.
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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
Events
How hot does it get in your neighborhood during the summer — and what difference does greenery make? On the occasion of the national heat action day We invite you to discover the urban climate in the MOSAIQ project quarter in Schwabing-West.
We provide insights into current findings on the climate in the neighborhood, show simulations of heat stress, and present methods for microclimate measurement. Using a portable weather station, we will measure the microclimate and thermal comfort on-site together.
The event also offers space for questions, discussion, and personal observations on heat, greening, and climate-adapted urban spaces.
Note: Entry into the program is also possible at 5:30 PM or 6:00 PM, as the program repeats. In case of bad weather, the event will take place in a reduced form if possible or will be canceled in good time.
Do you want to know what's happening in Project MOSAIQ? Do you have questions or comments about the planned time-limited measures?
Come by and chat with the project team – regularly on-site in your neighborhood.
You can find us in Schwabing-West on the following dates:
More dates to follow.
We look forward to seeing you!
Come to the table tennis tournament at Hohenzollernplatz on May 7th (6 PM to 9 PM) and meet new people from your neighborhood. You can play against each other, and there's even a trophy waiting for you at the end.
You can find more information in the WOW! Urban Utopias Hohenzollernplatz WhatsApp group, which you can join via this Link join. There you will find more information, can ask questions, and connect with your fellow players.
Refreshments and snacks will be provided. Feel free to bring your own racquets if you have them.
Latest news
We had the opportunity to present MCube MOSAIQ and its participation formats in a workshop on „Neighborhood-Centered Participation: Learning and Designing Together“ within the Community of Practice for „Livable Cities.“ Representatives from municipalities in Germany participated and exchanged ideas with us on the question of what feedback they receive from citizens and how it is used. The workshop took place online on Thursday, May 21, 2026.
The The Urban Digitainability Lab is a transdisciplinary laboratory of the TUM Think Tank with a focus on strengthening municipalities in their sustainable and digital transformation.
On Wednesday, May 13, 2026, everyone cycling in Moosach could have their bike checked for free.
Minor repairs were carried out on-site. For larger repairs, there was a checklist that could then be taken to the next workshop.
While the bike was being made ready for spring again, one could fortify oneself at the buffet for the onward journey.
It's finally time: The first publications in the series “Mobility and Urban Climate” are online! The series presents research and teaching results related to the MCube innovation project „Mobility and Urban Climate in Future Neighborhoods“ (MOSAIQ) to the interested public (and specialists). MCube is the „Munich Cluster for the Future of Mobility in Metropolitan Regions“ and is funded by the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology, and Space (BMFTR).
In the first three issues, we will (1) introduce the MCube MOSAIQ project, (2) share insights from the 2025 Climate Walks, and (3) present the results of the 2025 pre-survey. Enjoy reading!
All issues of the series as well as further results can be found in our newly unlocked results tab: https://mcube-cluster.de/mosaiq/ergebnisse/
Schwabing-West is the most densely populated district in Munich.
The project quarter, located in the city district, is characterized by closed-off blocks of buildings with many well-preserved old structures. In addition to residential use, there are a variety of social services, restaurants, and shops. The Elisabeth, Kurfürsten, and Hohenzollern Plazas are central gathering spots that were established during the Gründerzeit.
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.
The project quarters (i.e., the areas in the Schwabing-West and Moosach districts where MOSAIQ is active) were selected by the project team based on technical criteria and in consideration of other projects in Munich.
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
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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?
