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Gropiusstadt is blossoming: Green projects for a more livable home!
On September 19, 2025, Neukölln celebrates the final event of the “Future Stadtgrün” project to improve Gropiusstadt.
Gropiusstadt is blossoming: Green projects for a more livable home!
The final event of the urban development funding program “Future Urban Green” took place in Gropiusstadt today. This serves to improve the district and was accompanied by Senator Christian Gaebler and district mayor Martin Hikel. The aim is to improve the quality of life in Gropiusstadt through greener, less barrier-free and more livable design. As part of this initiative, numerous projects have been implemented in recent years, requiring a total amount of 13.2 million euros.
The measures carried out include the new construction and the exemption of stumbling blocks on paths, the creation of new residence locations with seating and the embellishment of existing green areas due to new plantings. In addition, playgrounds and the outdoor facilities of youth facilities were redesigned. A movement area with a calisthenics system, trampolines and table tennis panels has also been set up. The pavilion on the fountain was renovated and equipped with new seating furniture.
Financial ceremony and future developments
The public graduation ceremony will take place on September 19 from 3 p.m. at Sollmannweg 21, 12353 Berlin, and includes a colorful program with artistic performances, a hands-on circus, music as well as buffet and exchange opportunities. Christian Gaebler and Martin Hikel will welcome the guests from 4 p.m.
In parallel to these developments, the central section of the Britz-Buckow-Rudow-Grünzug in Gropiusstadt was also completed after around six years of construction. This section, which will be officially opened on May 16, 2025, pursues the goal of creating new quality of stay, improving accessibility and offering a wide range of movements. The green area extends over around five kilometers and combines playgrounds, sports offers, walking paths and lounges. The redesign of the area between Wutzkyallee and Lipschitzallee has been promoted since 2019.
Sustainable urban development
Urban development in Germany, as is also practiced in Gropiusstadt, aims to create lively and livable settlements. According to that Federal Environment Agency comprises the promotion of urban quarters numerous areas of responsibility, including land use planning for living, business and services as well as the urban renovation. Programs for upgrading districts, areas such as social city and energetic renovation, also play a crucial role.
The current projects and initiatives in the Gropiusstadt are part of a larger plan that demands the preservation and creation of living and workplaces as well as taking into account social and cultural needs. Sustainable urban development requires continuous and interdisciplinary thinking and acting in order to promote harmony between social, economic and environmental and environmental requirements.
The example of Gropiusstadt shows how sustainable concepts and measures can be specifically put into practice in order to make urban space worth living and sustainable. The defects of the past are dismantled to create a future worth living for all residents.