STADTundRAUM – The Public Space Area at FSB

The thematic area “STADTundRAUM” will once again take a central position in Hall 9 at FSB 2025. The concept, which has been presented since 2005 in close cooperation with Rolf von der Horst and his team, will be continued and focuses on current topics in public space planning, as well as play and movement spaces.

With the planerFORUM as a professional supporting program for planners, municipalities, landscape architects, and schools, the planerLOUNGE as a meeting and networking area, and numerous special topics, this curated area holds a special attraction for trade visitors.

What makes this area particularly appealing is the unique combination of exhibitors, themes, information, and special exhibition formats. It has become an indispensable part of the FSB for the topics of public space – playground equipment – movement spaces.

For the first time, FSB Cologne 2025 is presenting an inclusion trail that introduces trade visitors to innovative solutions for inclusive play and meeting spaces. The aim is to break down barriers and create spaces for everyone. The equipment on display - sponsored by leading companies - invites visitors to try it out. These include, among others:

• Inclusive swing seat & inclusive ropeway seat
• Sand tables for interactive play
• Fall protection flooring for safety and accessibility
• Spring bench, jumping equipment and rung ladder to promote fun and exercise

Three times a day, experts from the planning office P2 Spielräume offer guided tours of the inclusion trail. They will provide practical insights into the design of barrier-free areas and answer questions such as: ‘How can meeting spaces be designed to be accessible for everyone?’ or ‘What role does participation play in planning?’.

The special exhibition shows that inclusion in public spaces is more than just ramps and lifts - it also means promoting encounters and participation. The inclusion trail provides inspiration for landscape architects, operators of public facilities and planners who see inclusion as a central element of future projects.

Visit FSB and discover how inclusive design makes diversity and community possible!

Where planners meet planners: The planerLOUNGE is the main gathering place for exhibitors, sponsors and partners in the STADTundRAUM themed area. In this space, renowned agencies, firms and speakers will present their latest projects and encourage the exchange of ideas between professionals. Specialists will have the opportunity to network, hold in-depth discussions and initiate new collaborations in a relaxed atmosphere – the ideal place to develop shared ideas.

The following planning offices have already registered:

• stanka landschaftsarchitektur
• Betonlandschaften Maier
• Ludolino
• Massstab Mensch barrierefrei & sicher leben
• LNDSKT
• Ulenberg Illgas Landschaftsarchitekten
• AGL Krefeld
• DSGN Concepts
• P2 Spielräume
• Plan-Blatt