Strict measures on Leopoldplatz: The district takes action against drug problems!

Strict measures on Leopoldplatz: The district takes action against drug problems!

The Leopoldplatz in the Berlin district of Wedding, known as the "crack hell", is the focus of a comprehensive redesign plan. This place, which has been hit by drug addicts for decades, is now actively tackled by district mayor Stefanie Remlinger (Greens). Last Wednesday, December 4, talks took place in Berlin-Mitte to develop solutions to improve the situation on the "Leo". The aim is to create drug use in which addicts can consume under supervision, which was not yet possible in Berlin, such as berlin-Live.de reported.

Leopoldplatz itself has a rich history. Created in the 19th century and named after Leopold I, the square is not only a former drug handling area, but also an important town center with an area of ​​around 4.5 hectares, surrounded by important traffic routes and several churches. The environment, which has already been confronted with social problems in the past, is to be upgraded by the planned drug use. This idea is part of a larger plan that takes into account the needs of dependent in a protected environment and at the same time increases public security, so wikipedia ).

implementation of the plans and challenges

The creation of these drug consumption requires considerable legal adjustments, since consumption is currently not permitted in existing accommodations. The district administration is now looking for suitable properties throughout the city to set up these rooms. Several initiatives, such as "Wiramleo", have long been calling for stronger measures to solve the problem around Leopoldplatz. It remains to be seen how successful these efforts will be and whether the "Leo" can be attributed to a place of social exchange, as was the case in the past.