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Construction projects at Weißensee: Nature conservation meets relaxation in Weißensee!
Construction work on the White Lake in Pankow will start in September 2025 to promote sustainability and recreation in the park.
Construction projects at Weißensee: Nature conservation meets relaxation in Weißensee!
Construction work will begin in the park at Weißen See in the Weißensee district on October 16, 2025. The project is aimed at sustainable visitor guidance, natural design and bank protection. Manuela Anders-Granitzki, the district councilor, emphasizes the immense importance of the White Lake both as a recreational area and as a sensitive ecosystem. These measures are part of a broader plan to improve the quality of life and ecological conditions in the district.
The planned measures contain several key points. The most important include filling soil on eroded banks for stabilization, planting shallow water zones with species typical of the location, and sowing wild grass meadows to promote biodiversity. In addition, two barrier-free lake balconies will be created as viewing points and Benje hedges will be built to protect sensitive natural areas.
Financing and implementation
The total costs of the project amount to around 1.7 million euros. These are partly funded by the Federal Institute for Building, Urban and Spatial Research (BBSR), of which over 600,000 euros have already been invested in an early sub-project that ensures barrier-free access from Berliner Allee. The Pankow district office thanks the BBSR for the cooperation. During the construction phase, temporary restrictions on park use are to be expected, particularly along the riverside circular path.
The construction work in Weißensee is in the context of increasing urbanization and the associated challenges of sustainable urban development. According to an analysis, the population in cities around the world is growing, leading to increased pressure on resources and infrastructure. In Germany, 75% of the population already lives in urban areas, and United Nations forecasts expect this number to further double by 2050. For cities, this means, among other things, that access to income, living space and mobility must be optimized.
Event on sustainable mobility
The challenges in this area are diverse: increasing surface sealing, declining acceptance of tourist mobility offers and the need to reconcile the needs of the local population with tourism. Participants from all backgrounds, be they citizens or experts, are invited to share their experiences and ideas in order to jointly develop future-proof mobility strategies.
The net effects of sustainably designed urban development are undisputed. It is important to find a balance between the needs of the current population and the requirements of future generations. The integration of social, ecological and economic aspects into urban planning is essential in order to meet future challenges and ensure a high quality of life in cities.
For further information about the construction work in the Park am Weißen See, please visit the Pankow district website: berlin.de. Details about the “Naturforum Mobility 2025” event can be found at im-plan-tat.at. A comprehensive analysis of sustainable urban development will be presented bpb.de offered.