Brand attack on Tiny House in the Berlin Community Garden!

Brand attack on Tiny House in the Berlin Community Garden!

Tangermünder Straße 127-129, 12627 Berlin, Deutschland - A fire in the “Helle Oasis” community garden on April 11, 2025 hit the association Kids & Co and the entire neighborhood. According to [berlin.de] (https://www.berlin.de/ba-marzahn-hellersdorf/aktuelles/pressemaytungen/2025/Pressemage Department 1566916.php), the police suspected, but the investigation was discontinued. The "Tiny House", which served as the most important starting point in the garden, has completely burned down. The former meeting point and storage room was built in 2021 and not only offered the community to come together, but was also used for events.

The bright oasis, which is located in Tangermünder Straße 127-129 in Berlin, extends over an area of ​​4500 m² and offers numerous options for residents. In addition to the Tiny House, the facilities also include raised beds, a children's playground and a forest garden. The garden has been active since 2012 and was designed together with residents and young people to promote environmental awareness and neighborly coexistence.

Financial support required

The costs for the demolition and the proper disposal of the fire remains are estimated at around 12,000 euros. So far, over 4,500 euros have been raised in private donations, and a fundraising campaign continues to secure the financial means. Anna, who supervises the garden, appeals to the community and asks for support to cover the disposal costs and to reconstruction a new, fire-proof container who is supposed to replace the Tiny House, as is documented on Gofundme.

The planned container is to be equipped with a small kitchen, an office area and a toilet that can be used all year round. The Marzahn-Hellersdorf district office has assured its support and will take over the organization of the demolition and container company to promote reconstruction.

The role of community gardens

community gardens such as the bright oasis are an indispensable part of urban life in Berlin and contribute to environmental education and promoting climate protection. These gardens are inspired by similar projects in New York and the support of social networks and the neighborhood, such as [Quartersmanagement-Berlin] (https://www.quartiersmanagement-berlin.de/unser-programm/klimaschz-und-klimaan adaptation-im-Fokus/gemeinschaftsgaerten.html). In community gardens, resource -friendly, climate -friendly practices are used, which also promote soil protection and the development of urban green design. An example of this is the use of compost instead of chemical fertilizers and innovative methods for rainwater retention.

The district mayor Nadja Zivkovic emphasizes the importance of the citizens' garden for the neighborhood. This type of projects not only makes a valuable contribution to urban environmental development, but also offers space for social exchange and learning new skills in plant care and use of resources. The support and commitment of the residents are crucial for the continued existence and the further development of such community projects in Berlin.