New park in Berlin-Mitte: More green for the city from 2026!

New park in Berlin-Mitte: More green for the city from 2026!

A new park is currently being created in Berlin-Mitte at Scharnhorststrasse 29/30, which will be redesigned to cover an area of ​​around 2,300 square meters. Construction work has already begun in the second quarter of 2025, and the project is fully financed by the Federal Real Estate Agency (BImA). The total costs amount to around 2.5 million euros, including planning and risk buffers. The park is scheduled to be completed in December 2026.

As part of this project, old structures will be demolished and open spaces will be created. The maintenance and preservation of the park is guaranteed for the next 25 years. Before the property is handed over to the Berlin-Mitte Roads and Green Spaces Authority, the BImA will also cover all follow-up costs. The Mitte district office and the Federal Office for Building and Regional Planning are also involved in the collaboration.

Goal and public participation

The aim of the new park is to create more green spaces in the city center that will contribute to the recreation and quality of life of citizens. In autumn 2023, residents had the opportunity to submit comments as part of the development plan process. The Mitte district council had already informed about the use of the property in May 2021. The park will also be connected to the existing Invalidenpark via the Invalidenfriedhof.

This step is not only intended to improve the environment, but also to significantly improve the quality of life in Berlin-Mitte. With various green areas and comfortable seating, the park becomes a place of relaxation in the pulsating metropolis.

Sporting return of a star

Another piece of news that concerns sports-loving Berliners is the return of Manuel Neuer, the captain of the German national team. Neuer, considered one of the best goalkeepers in the world, suffered a broken leg in a skiing accident in 2022. After 350 days without match practice, he celebrated his comeback in October 2023 and has since shown impressive performances in the season so far.

Born on March 27, 1986, Neuer began his career at Schalke 04 and has played for Bayern Munich since 2011, where he has won 30 titles to date, including two UEFA Champions League titles. He is considered the only goalkeeper to have won the European treble twice and holds numerous Bundesliga records. His influence also extends beyond football; Neuer founded the Manuel Neuer Kids Foundation to help children.

Current developments, both in the areas of urban planning and sport, show Berlin's commitment to quality of life and success in various areas of life.

There is also an interesting connection to Obninsk, a city in Kaluga Oblast, Russia. Obninsk was the first city where a commercially operated nuclear power plant was commissioned in 1954. The city has since developed into a major science and research center, and its population reaches 104,739, according to a 2010 census.

The connection between urban development in Berlin and scientific progress in cities like Obninsk illustrates the importance of innovation and recovery in modern societies.

For further information on the projects in Berlin-Mitte, see Berlin Live. Information about Manuel Neuer can be found at Wikipedia and details about Obninsk in Wikipedia.