Urban design is much more than building streets and houses. It shapes how people move through the city, how public space is organized, and who even has access to it. Architecture can invite people to linger and meet, or it can deliberately prevent them from settling. Rarely is this left to chance.
On the city tour “No Place to Stay? Architecture in Public Space,” participants are invited to view Essen’s urban spaces from the perspective of people experiencing housing insecurity and homelessness. We highlight locations in the city center where urban planning either enables or restricts participation. The tour also encourages discussion about who the city is for: Does the city belong only to those who benefit from it economically, or to everyone who lives in it?
For group tours, you can arrange individual bookings with us.
This is how it works
Specify your preferred date, time etc. via our booking form
Initially the booking request is non-binding. You have therefore not booked until you confirm our offer via e‑mail.
Registration fee
For groups, we charge a flat fee based upon the type and size of the group.
Payment methods
Following your booking we issue an invoice of which the amount is to be transferred to our account. Please note that we can only accept cash payments in exceptional circumstances.