Berlin Proposes Radical Redesign: Friedrichstraße & Gendarmenmarkt to Go Car-Free
Berlin is considering a radical redesign of its Friedrichstraße and Gendarmenmarkt areas. A proposal by the CKSA office suggests transforming these streets into car-free, bike-friendly zones, uniting them into a single baroque quarter.
The plan involves redesigning cross-streets between Friedrichstraße and Gendarmenmarkt as public spaces, excluding car and bicycle traffic. Smaller, drivable cobblestones in a square pattern are proposed for Gendarmenmarkt and connecting streets. Natural stone paving and art objects would feature prominently in the new design.
The Friedrichstraße would become car-free and bike-friendly, with a smooth transition between private and public spaces. Individual large trees, art objects, or water features would enhance the quality of public space in the Friedrichstadt neighborhood. The aim is to connect Friedrichstraße with the Gendarmenmarkt, creating a unified baroque Berlin quarter.
The future of Friedrichstraße as a car-free, bike-friendly zone remains a contentious issue among Berliners. An architecture competition was announced before the election to determine the future design of the Friedrichstraße pedestrian zone, but the search results do not provide specific information on the architects involved.
The CKSA office's proposal is a bold vision for Berlin's Friedrichstraße and Gendarmenmarkt. If implemented, it could transform these areas into vibrant, car-free public spaces, connecting them into a single, unified quarter. However, the future of this plan remains uncertain, with debate ongoing among Berliners.
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