An aerial view of the Kirchberg plateau taken in April 2025. / © Domingos Oliveira/ RTL Luxembourg
Kirchberg is poised to undergo a significant transformation in the coming years, with several major urban development projects on the horizon: Kiem 2050, Kuebebierg, JFK South, the tram extension... So here's an overview of what's to come.
Those who lived in Kirchberg two decades ago will remember a very different landscape: vast open fields framed by lush forests were once a defining feature of the area. But as Luxembourg's demographic and economic growth accelerated, these natural spaces steadily gave way to big housing developments and office complexes.
What a change for a neighbourhood that, until 2010, retained quite a lot of its green spaces.
Since then, major projects have steadily followed one another, notably with the introduction of the tram on John F Kennedy Boulevard, and more recently, its extension along Konrad Adenauer Boulevard, scheduled to open in 2027. This project is set to significantly alter the face of the neighbourhood, as it will connect key sites such as the European institutions, the European School, and the well-known Kuebebierg neighbourhood.
The tram will serve the European institutions, the European School, the Kuebebierg, and the Luxexpo interchange. / © Luxtram
In recent days, two new construction projects have started at two strategic locations: Kiem 2050 and JFK South Zone A. The first is situated along the edge of Boulevard Pierre Frieden, while the second lies between John F Kennedy Boulevard and Fort Thüngen street.
Combined, the developments will deliver 380 new residential units, with a portion offered under long-term lease agreements.
Then there is the Kuebebierg, a real village that is set to be built on the 'upper' part of Kirchberg. The project envisions the construction of more than 3,000 homes, two large public squares, shops, restaurants, a park, an urban farm, and even a natural swimming pool.
While the timeline remains uncertain, the latest updates suggest that Kuebebierg could welcome its first residents by 2030. However, the question remains: under what conditions?
As for the JFK South Zone A and Kiem 2050 projects, deliveries are scheduled to begin between 2027 and 2028. For the former, this will start in 2027 and continue into the following year. In the case of Kiem 2050, this will take place in the first quarter of 2028.
Both developments will feature retail spaces, offices, and other service-oriented facilities. In Kiem, additional indoor communal amenities are planned, including a library, a yoga room, communal gardens, and play areas.
All three projects will benefit from direct access to the tram, supported by infrastructure specifically designed for pedestrians and cyclists.
However, residents of Kiem and Kuebebierg may have to wait before the tram reaches their doorsteps. Luxtram has yet to announce a timetable for the second construction phase of the much-awaited Kirchberg 2A extension.
