Development plans for Tempelhofer Feld: Berliner say clearly no!

Development plans for Tempelhofer Feld: Berliner say clearly no!

At the former Tempelhof Airport, which has not been used for flight operations since 2008, a lively freedom has established itself. The Tempelhofer Feld has now become a popular place for relaxation, leisure and sport, and attracts Berliners for activities such as roller skate and inline experiences. The area belongs to the state of Berlin and enjoys the protection of the "law on the preservation of the Tempelhofer Feld", which was decided in 2014 by referendum to counteract the constant risk of building.

An architecture ideas competition is currently being carried out to shape the future of the Tempelhofer Feld. Four out of a total of six award -winning designs have not provided any development. These creative minds of some Place Studio, FWD Landscape Architecture, Raumlabor, Franz Rechke Landscape Architecture and BBZ Landscape architects warn of a change in law that could open new ways to build. They advocated maintaining the existing regulations in accordance with the Tempelhofer Field Act in order to protect the unique heir to the field. The Berlin Senate Department for Urban Development has also confirmed this information, which initiated the competition as part of a comprehensive dialogue process for the future use of the field that includes public opinion.

commitment of the citizens

The discussion about the development of Tempelhofer Feld keeps the Berliners in suspense. In the last dialogue workshops, a total of 275 dilated citizens took part, which majority spoke out against a development. At the third dialogue workshop, which recently took place, almost 40 out of around 80 attended an explanation in which they also advocated a development. Your concerns are primarily directed against the possibility that civil engagement in the dialogue process could possibly be misused in order to only pretend to be a citizen participation. These concerns are important because they reflect the strong endeavor to preserve the Tempelhofer Feld in its current form.

The coalition government of the CDU and SPD has given the field a special view, since Berlin has been confronted with new challenges, especially in the housing market. Although a careful edge development is discussed, the majority of the area should continue to be preserved for relaxation, leisure and culture. This is a clear course that the protagonists of the competition support.

outlook for the future

The dialogue process for the future development of the Tempelhofer Feld remains exciting. While creative solutions and a broad exchange within the population are encouraged on the one hand, on the other hand, protecting the site is a central concern from commercial interests. The Krux is now to find a balance between the urban planning and social demands as well as the needs of the citizens. nd -aktuell reports on the developments, while the Senate Department for Urban Development continues to actively enter into dialogue with the citizens.