Berlin's Antonkiez Transforms with 'Climate Neighborhoods' Project by 2025
Berlin's Antonkiez is set to transform with the 'Climate Neighborhoods' project. This innovative urban development aims to reduce through-traffic, enhance stay quality, and improve the lives of residents, particularly the elderly in nearby care facilities. The project, led by the Senatsverwaltung für Umwelt, Verkehr und Klimaschutz Berlin, is expected to be completed by the end of 2025.
The project includes creating a pedestrian zone on a section of Maxstraße and installing traffic barriers at intersections to reduce through-traffic and increase safety. Parallel to these traffic restructuring efforts, a new town square is being created in Antonkiez, with residents determining its future usage through an intensive participation process. The project is a model for sustainable and social urban development, with results intended to be transferable to other districts and cities. The goal is to improve the quality of life in Antonkiez, particularly for elderly residents in nearby care facilities, by reducing noise and air pollution. The project is scheduled to bring visible changes in mobility, neighborhood design, and overall quality of life.
The 'Climate Neighborhoods' project in Antonkiez is scientifically accompanied by renowned institutions such as the Technische Universität Berlin (TU Berlin), the Institute for Ecological Economy Research (IÖW), the German Institute of Urban Affairs (Difu), and the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research – UFZ. These organizations contribute expertise in energy efficiency, mobility, green spaces, participation, and climate resilience. They evaluate measures, analyze data, and develop recommendations for action. The project serves as a real-world laboratory, with findings intended to be applicable to other Berlin districts and cities. However, not all measures can be transferred 1:1 due to differing structural, social, and demographic conditions. The scientific accompaniment aims to develop universally valid guidelines and modular solutions.
The 'Climate Neighborhoods' project in Antonkiez is expected to significantly improve the lives of its residents, particularly the elderly, by reducing noise and air pollution. The project serves as a model for sustainable urban development, with results intended to be transferable to other districts and cities. The project is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2025, bringing visible changes in mobility, neighborhood design, and overall quality of life. For detailed, up-to-date information, visit the websites of the involved organizations or the Senatsverwaltung für Umwelt, Verkehr und Klimaschutz Berlin.
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