Rahmenplanung Innerstädtischer Isarraum

In the organizer's words:

Isar framework planning

Open air exhibition

The framework plan for the inner-city Isar area contains guidelines, fields of action and proposals for improving the quality of life along the Isar.

For a better quality of life along the Isar

The Isar is an essential element of Munich's urban landscape. Following the renaturation of the southern section, the city has had a framework plan drawn up for the inner-city area between the Reichenbach and Luitpold bridges. This contains guidelines, fields of action and proposals for a better quality of stay and other objectives.

In 2012, the city council commissioned the Department of Urban Planning and Building Regulations with the framework plan, which was adopted in October 2015. It pays particular attention to the promenades, bridges, islands and the areas around the Deutsches Museum, the patent offices and St. Luke's Church. There are also proposals for more access to the water, areas for catering and temporary events, better path connections and the protection of areas close to nature. The plan was drawn up by the landscape and urban planning offices Mahl Gebhard Konzepte, Munich, and Yellow Z, Berlin.

Protecting the natural environment

In the approximately two-kilometre-long section, the river divides into the near-natural Kleine Isar and the urban Große Isar. The area with islands, paths, quays and green spaces is lively and popular, but also very sensitive. A cautious approach is needed to preserve these impressive places.

Medium-term plans

New steps, river balconies and a café are to be built on the western bank.

Long-term plans

In future, continuous footpaths are to run from the Cornelius Bridge over the Museum Island, the Father Rhine Fountain and over the Prater Island to the Schwindinsel.

Traffic study parallel to the Isar

The city has carried out a large-scale traffic study for the area between the Reichenbach and Luitpold bridges. This includes various options as to whether and where lanes and parking spaces can be reduced on the so-called Isarparallele. The aim is to create more recreational areas, better access to the Isar and wider cycle paths. The city is now examining these variants and, in parallel, is developing approaches to avoid slow-moving traffic through the adjacent residential areas. The aim is also to ensure that there are no negative effects for buses and streetcars. Parking facilities for residents and businesses should continue to be available in the adjacent districts.