Berlin's 'Coral World' Project Sparks Five-Year Protests, Displacing Low-Income Residents
Protests have raged for over five years against the 'Ostkreuz' zoning plan and the 'Coral World' project in Berlin's Lichtenberg district. The redevelopment of Rummelsburger Bay, which includes the controversial aquarium, has led to displacement of low-income residents. A rally against the project is scheduled for November 15.
The 'Coral World' project, also known as 'Ocean Berlin', is a massive aquarium planned for Rummelsburger Seeblick. It aims to house ten million liters of water and showcase fish from across the globe. The project is part of a larger redevelopment of Rummelsburger Bay, which has seen the area transform into a hub for luxury lofts and high-end hotels, with a few blocks of subsidized housing.
The redevelopment has not been without controversy. Low-income residents have been displaced, including the eviction of a homeless encampment and a caravan site. Animal rights activists and political parties, such as the Green Party and the Left Party, oppose the project due to its environmental impact and the need for affordable housing. An international consortium is behind the project, having built similar mega-aquariums in other countries. A 167-room hotel is planned as part of the complex. Protests against the project and the 'Ostkreuz' zoning plan have been ongoing for over five years.
The 'Coral World' project in Berlin's Lichtenberg district continues to face opposition from various groups, including animal rights activists and political parties. The project, which includes a 167-room hotel, is part of a larger redevelopment that has led to the displacement of low-income residents. A rally against the project is planned for November 15, coinciding with an investor site tour.
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