Berlin's 150-meter Alexanderplatz skyscraper moves forward despite local backlash
Plans for a 150-meter skyscraper at Berlin's Alexanderplatz are progressing after years of discussions. Hines Immobilien GmbH has secured the right to set zoning rules for the project. The revised design moves the tower to the northern edge of the site, away from its original central location.
Residents will have the chance to review and comment on the proposals from March 23 to April 24, 2026.
The project follows a 2021 framework agreement between Hines and Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe (BVG). This deal was essential for launching the zoning process. Under the updated plan, the skyscraper will no longer occupy the block's centre but instead sit on the previously undeveloped northern section.
Construction will require stabilising, reinforcing, and monitoring the U5 subway tunnel beneath the site. The investor must cover all related expenses. These safeguards were included in the agreement to protect existing infrastructure.
Public consultation opens on March 23, with plans available online at be.beteiligung.diplanung.de or in person at the Senate Department for Urban Development, Building, and Housing. Residents can submit feedback until April 24, and their input will be considered in the final planning stages.
The project arrives amid growing opposition to high-rises in Berlin-Friedrichshain. Since 2025, protests have erupted near S-Bahn stations like Warschauer Straße and Ostkreuz. Groups such as the Mieterinnengewerkschaft Berlin have campaigned against towers like The Hub* and developments on RAW-Gelände, citing concerns over gentrification and rising rents. These disputes have intensified quickly after each announcement, often sparking wider public debate.
The revised zoning plan, I-B4a-3, now provides the legal basis for the 150-meter tower. Hines Immobilien GmbH will lead the construction, with the public consultation period closing at the end of April. The final design will incorporate resident feedback before moving forward.
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