Alfred-Randt-Straße in Treptow-Köpenick: Refugee accommodation is closed

Alfred-Randt-Straße in Treptow-Köpenick: Refugee accommodation is closed

The shared accommodation for refugees in Alfred-Randt-Straße in Treptow-Köpenick will be closed on June 30, as the State Office for Refugee Affairs announced. After ten years of use, the property is returned to the district to make room for a school supplement building and a sports area. Around 360 refugees, mainly from Ukraine, who are currently living in the accommodation, are laid in follow -up accommodations, partly temporarily in the Tegel arrival center.

The accommodation, which was opened in 2014 as Berlin's first residential container village, was originally supposed to exist until 2019. Due to the ongoing demand, the approval for the company was extended beyond 2019. Now the accommodation is finally closed to make room for educational institutions and sports facilities.

The closure of the accommodation raises questions regarding the accommodation and care of the refugees who are affected by this change. It is important to ensure that adequate alternative accommodations and support are provided to make the transition for the residents as smoothly as possible.

In the following table, information on the shared accommodation on Alfred-Randt-Straße and the planned closure is shown:

| Location | Alfred-Randt-Straße, Treptow-Köpenick |
| Number of residents | Around 360 refugees |
| Main country of origin of the residents | Ukraine |
| Opening year | 2014 |
| Planned date of closure | June 30 |
| Use of the property after the closure | School supplementary construction and sports grounds |

The closure of the community accommodation in Alfred-Randt-Straße marks a new section in the accommodation of refugees in Berlin and raises important questions about the future of refugee accommodation in the city. It is crucial that appropriate measures are taken to continue to support and adequately accommodate those affected.

Source: www.berlin.de