Tempelhofer Feld: Dialog workshop prepares new ideas competition
Tempelhofer Feld: Dialog workshop prepares new ideas competition
The discussion about Tempelhofer Feld has the potential not only to change the urban landscape of Berlin, but also to have a sustainable influence on social interaction within the city community. This development is further promoted by the upcoming events organized by the Senate Department for Urban Development, Building and Living.
The dialogue as the basis for changes
on 7./8. and 21./22. September will take place two dialogue workshops that deal with the future of the Tempelhofer Feld and possible marginal buildings. These meetings are part of a comprehensive process that should include citizens in the planning and decision. "We expect great interest," said urban development senator Christian Gaebler.
The role of citizens in urban development
A central goal of these dialogue workshops is to promote a respectful and appreciative conversation atmosphere within the urban society. Gaebler emphasizes that the exchange between citizens and the government depends on how openly and constructively the discussion is designed. Critics, in particular due to the concerns about the transparency of the procedure, asked the senator to recognize the value of such dialogues.
The way to an international ideas competition
According to the planned workshops, ten participants will be called to the jury of an international ideas competition, which begins in November. The results should not only reflect the opinions of the workshop participants, but also offer a valuable basis for future decisions: "After completing the competition, a report will be drawn up that summarizes various views and ideas," explains Gaebler.
criticism and challenges
The potential of the tenders and citizen participation is questioned by some experts. However, Gaebler remains optimistic. The initially intended implementation of eight weekends was reduced to the two appointments mentioned above. The SPD politician recognizes the challenges: "Who could take a dialogue for such a dialogue for eight weekends?" He says and adds that sustainable joint participation is crucial for the success of the urban development process.
future prospects: referendum or citizen survey?
An exciting question is how the next phase will look after the ideas competition. Gaebler expresses the possibility of a referendum or a new referendum to obtain the opinion of the population on the results of the workshops and competition. "The right to ask the people is not excluded," he explains and emphasizes the importance of inclusion of citizens' voices in all steps of the decision -making process.
With the emerging discussion about the development of the former airport area and the challenges of the lack of housing, the results of the dialogue workshops could become of great importance for both politics and citizens. The political will to tackle the housing shortage will not only be due to the infrastructural measures, but also in the way in which the citizens are included in this process.
- Nag