2043 Federal Horticultural Show
Fifty years after the groundbreaking 1993 International Horticultural Exhibition (IGA 93), which also served as the Federal Horticultural Show, the Stuttgart region could once again host a Federal Horticultural Show (BUGA)—this time in collaboration with the neighboring cities of Stuttgart, Esslingen, and Ludwigsburg, as well as the Stuttgart Region Association (VRS).
The first step toward BUGA2043 is based on a feasibility study, which will be awarded through a two-stage pitch process. The goal of the process is to select an interdisciplinary team that impresses with initial conceptual approaches, technical expertise, and the ability to further develop these approaches. The aim is to develop and evaluate conceptual perspectives for a sustainable transformation of the Neckar region between Esslingen, Stuttgart, and Ludwigsburg—toward a productive river landscape that combines ecological, economic, and social qualities.
The first phase of the process has now been completed. Five interdisciplinary teams were selected from the submitted applications; in the second phase, they will further develop and refine their conceptual approaches. The final decision on awarding the feasibility study will be made on April 24, 2026, following in-person presentations by the selected firms before a panel of experts.
Two-phase bidding process for the award of a feasibility study for BUGA 43
- The competition is organized by the cities of Esslingen am Neckar, Stuttgart, and Ludwigsburg, with the Stuttgart Region Association acting as the lead organizer and on behalf of the aforementioned entities
- Organization of the process and contact person: Stuttgart Region Association, Dr. Christine Baumgärtner, buga(at)region-stuttgart.org
