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Reichstag meadow to EM: From football fans to the mud field
After the European Championship, the Reichstag grass in Berlin is devastated. Fans left mud and the remains of the lawn. The renaturation will last until autumn.
Reichstag meadow to EM: From football fans to the mud field
After the football phrase during the European Championship in Berlin, the square of the republic is in a sad state. The fan zone, which attracted hundreds of thousands of followers to the meadow, now leaves a picture of the destruction.
remnant of the celebrations
The Reichstag meadow, which was once a green heart in the historic city center of the capital, has turned into a "Reichstag sacper". Matsch and miserable, yellow lawn residues testify to the four weeks of intensive use in which the area of fans has been overrun. "It would have been in poor condition even without protection," explains a spokeswoman for Kulturprojects Berlin. In addition to the transformation of the meadow, heavy rain during the event contributed to a mud surface.
planned renaturation
The dismantling of the fan zone in Berlin-Mitte has already started, the area is to be released again by the end of this week. "However, it will still take time for the meadow to be renatured - at least until autumn," adds the spokeswoman. The Berlin Marathon in September will use parts of the area, while in summer construction work is also planned that could continue to affect the area.
financial responsibility and ambiguities
The exact type of renaturation has not yet been decided. It remains open whether lawn sown or turf is laid. Finally, it is also unclear what the restoration of the space will cost. Adidas, which built a small football stadium on the meadow during the European Championship, should also participate in the costs, which leads to a major discourse on the effects of large events on public areas.
importance for the community
The destruction by the EM shows the challenge of bringing big events for public spaces. Cities are increasingly faced with the question of how they can create community experiences and protect the integrity of their infrastructure. Such events are able to boost the economy and bring people together, but they also have to take into account nature and urban resources.
a lasting impression
The events around the fan zone throw a light on dealing with public spaces in large cities. Those responsible are required to find solutions that both celebrate and enable them to meet together as well as ensure the sustainability and care of these areas. This is the only way to keep the beauty and functionality of these important places for the future.
- Nag