As part of Summer Studio 2026: Integrated Research and Design II, Edible Cities, students explored the Kappelberg area in Fellbach on a hands-on urban foraging excursion.
The studio explores ways in which food thinking can be incorporated into urban planning and design processes by examining local food systems, citizen participation and alternative visions for edible urban landscapes. Although urban foraging is still largely overlooked in city planning, it offers a compelling entry point: it strengthens people's connection to nature, sharpens their ecological awareness and demonstrates the untapped potential of a wide range of urban and peri-urban green spaces.
During the excursion, students engaged in thoughtful discussions about the ethics of foraging for oneself while considering the impact on other species and ecosystems. Participants experienced firsthand how urban wild food foraging could be seen as an edible city solution, from identifying everyday plants such as dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) and daisy (Bellis perennis), to the spring delicacy of wild garlic (Allium ursinum), wild berries and a variety of other wild species.
We extend our sincere gratitude to Mr. Helmut Treibel for his expert guidance and generous knowledge throughout this experience.
IRD II 2026: Edible Cities is a Master's studio within the Integrated Urbanism and Sustainable Design programme (https://www.iusd.uni-stuttgart.de/), developed jointly by the Institut für Landschaftsplanung und Ökologie (ILPÖ) and the International Urbanism Institute (SI-IU) at the University of Stuttgart. The programme is coordinated by Profs Leonie Fischer and Astrid Ley.
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