Berlin: Olympic application as an opportunity for housing and more!
Berlin: Olympic application as an opportunity for housing and more!
Warnemünde, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Deutschland - This day it will be exciting for the capital: Berlin is planning an application for the Olympic and Paralympic summer games, and the signs are for success. Kaweh Niroomand, manager of the BR Volleys and former Vice President of the German Olympic Sports Association, sees this initiative "A huge profit for the capital" and emphasizes the opportunity to revitalize the ailing infrastructure of the city. "The Olympic Games could open the gateway to new subway routes and even to build new sports and residential complexes," explains Niroomand, making a comparison to the games in Munich in 1972, where the Olympic Park and numerous urban projects were launched, such as Mozd.de reported.
An application that goes beyond Berlin: Together with the federal states of Brandenburg, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Saxony and Schleswig-Holstein, Berlin presents potential venues. These include sports facilities in Potsdam, Bad Saarow and even event locations for sailing and surfing in Warnemünde and Kiel. The official presentation of the plans takes place in the Berlin Olympic Stadium, where the ruling mayor Kai Wegner and many prime ministers are also expected, such as the rbb24.de reported.
opportunities and challenges
But the joy of the application is overshadowed by doubts. The Berlin Greens express concerns about financing and the real advantages for the population. Critics warn that the current costs could overload the city and increase social inequalities. For example, the alliance "Nolympia" even plans a referendum against the application to promote alternative perspectives, as also from rbb24.de is taken up.
Nevertheless, there are also consistently positive voices. Niroomand and other supporters emphasize the many existing sports facilities such as the Olympic Stadium that could be upgraded. According to the application, around 60-70% of the required sports facilities are already available, which could make planning easier. And with the concept "Berlin+" is being considered about the games of 2036, 2040 or 2044.
ecological and social aspects
The question of sustainability is also in the room. In view of the increasingly louder voices on the ecological effects of major events, the investigation of the sustainability of the Olympic Games is increasingly being examined. Scientists in Switzerland look at previous games and are wondering whether the social and environmental effects have been sufficiently taken into account, such as DetailsOrt Warnemünde, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Deutschland Quellen