Future vision Berlin 2030: With courage to a sustainable city!

Future vision Berlin 2030: With courage to a sustainable city!

Treptow-Köpenick, Deutschland - The discussion about the vision for Berlin 2030 picks up speed. Iris Laufenberg, who has been active as an director at the German Theater since the 2023/2024 season, not only sees problems in the challenges of the capital, but opportunities. In a contribution to the daily mirror it is emphasized that initiatives from cities such as Copenhagen, Vienna and Paris can serve as examples in order to promote sustainable and socially acceptable urban development. These cities rely on models such as car -free city centers, sponge cities and active citizen participation to transform their urbanity. Laufenberg calls for a "Berlin strategy 3.0 - solidarity, sustainable, cosmopolitan" and warns that a withdrawal of austerity measures in the areas of education, social affairs, art and culture is urgently necessary.

She refers to the risk that savings in science and culture endanger the vision of a city worth living. Partner organizations such as Berlin Mondiale are already affected by austerity measures, which makes it difficult to develop an inclusive and balanced cultural metropolis. In the planned series “Berlin 2030”, constructive solutions for the city's challenges are to be discussed. Particular attention is paid to establishing long -term alliances with local and international partners and promoting the participation of young people.

sustainability and social compatibility

A central aspect of the discussion is the need for a climate -friendly transformation. This is further discussed in the initiative Bündnis Klimastadt Berlin 2030 . This initiative combines a large number of actors, including architects and city researchers who deal with questions of sustainable urban development. Among them are prominent names such as Mario Abel, Prof. Renate Abelmann and Dr. Cornelia Auer, who bring in different perspectives and specialist knowledge in their work.

The challenges in urban development are diverse and require an integrative approach. The EU funding programs often concentrate on economic and ecological aspects, while social sustainability is often not taken into account. A balanced consideration of all dimensions of sustainability is essential to ensure the quality of life of the city dwellers. According to the United Nations estimates, up to 70% of the world's population could live in urban areas by 2050, which further increases pressure on the cities.

The theater room as the place of change

The theater is understood by Laufenberg as a tool for social change. It should offer a space in which social issues can be reflected and discussed. The demand to defend the space of uncertainty is important - a warning, not only security, but also discourse and critical discussion.

On April 28, an event will take place to present suggestions for the implementation of the goals from the series “Berlin 2030”. This shows that the city in its efforts for sustainable and socially just development does not depend solely on political decision -makers, but also the active participation of the citizens is of crucial importance.

The vision for Berlin 2030 requires a cooperative approach that brings together different disciplines. Scientific knowledge of sustainable urban planning must flow into the practical implementations in order to create effective and livable cities. The challenges of urbanization and climate change can only be mastered by joint efforts.

The approaches outlined here make it clear that a change in thinking and acting is required to not only establish Berlin as a cultural metropolis, but also as a pioneer in sustainable urban development. The political sensitivity to these topics is increasing and the time to act is now. The name "German Theater" also obliges to reflect on the social relationships in which we live.