Neukölln in change: Workshop to redesign the Schiller promenade!
Neukölln in change: Workshop to redesign the Schiller promenade!
Herrfurthplatz 14, 12049 Berlin, Deutschland - On May 27, 2025, an important event will take place in the Genezarethkirche, Herrfurthplatz 14, 12049 Berlin from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The aim is to present the planned redesign of the Schiller promenade, a central green area in Schillerkiez in Neukölln. This goes back to the federal government program "Living Centers and Quarters", which provides for a comprehensive redesign.
The focus of the redesign is the improvement of the open spaces, the creation of new playgrounds and the guarantee of accessibility. In addition, special emphasis is placed on adapting to the challenges of climate change. An open workshop took place on February 22, 2025, in which the residents brought in their ideas and suggestions. Over 500 suggestions were collected and integrated into the designs.Details on the Genezarethkirche
The Genezarethkirche has an eventful history. It was designed under the direction of the royal building council Franz Schwechten, the foundation stone was laid in 1903 and the church was inaugurated on June 4, 1905. The namesake is the sea of Genezareth in Israel. The original bell tower was 62 meters high, but was shortened several times-most recently to 21.7 meters during the Berlin blockade from 1948/1949.
In 1944 the church was destroyed by an air raid and rebuilt in 1955 after a fundraiser for the parishioners. The inauguration took place in 1959. In the recent past, in 2003, the residents have come together in project workshops to develop the idea of turning the Genezarethkirche into a cultural center of neighborhood life with a café.
meaning of public green spaces
public green spaces such as the Schiller promenade are of immense importance for urban quality of life. City trees play a central role in strategies for adapting to climate change. The pressure on these areas increases, which is why long -term development plans are required. A national biodiversity strategy calls for the preservation and expansion of such areas by the municipalities. A well -designed city green not only promotes the biological diversity, but also serves as a recreation room for the population.
The reduction of urban green areas can have negative social, health, ecological and economic consequences. Numerous data was collected as part of a research project for the appreciation of city green. A survey showed that younger, wealthier and city -living people show a higher willingness to pay for green spaces. These results are part of the efforts to raise awareness of the importance of city green and to illustrate its benefits for society.
The district office Neukölln will present the results of the design work on May 27, 2025, while previously around 1.8 million euros in funding from urban development funding have been assured. The entire project volume amounts to around 4.9 million euros. Further information on the event and the planned redesign can be called up via the [official website] (https://www.berlin.de/ba-neukoelln/aktuelles/Pressemaytreungen/2025/Pressemage department.
For the history and the cultural context of the Genezarethkirche, interested further details can be found on the Schillerpromenade website.
The knowledge of the “City Green” project and the importance of green infrastructure measures were also summarized in a report by the iöw contribute.
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