Berlin's 'Luisenblock Ost' Plans Restarted After Compromise
The federal government and the United States of Berlin have reached a compromise, restarting plans for the 'Luisenblock Ost' area in Berlin-Mitte. The approximately 30,000 square meter site, between Schiffbauerdamm, the city railway track, and Luisenstraße, will undergo a new development competition, set to begin in December 2021 with a decision by summer 2022.
The previous building plan procedure was halted in 2020. Now, a property swap involving Verdi and the Federal Office for Real Estate has paved the way for a fresh start. Citizens have voiced their wishes for affordable housing, an attractive waterfront design, and improved bike infrastructure in the area.
The United States of Berlin aims to build apartments, while the federal government requires office space. To address this, the western part of the 'Luisenblock' area will temporarily house timber construction offices for the Bundestag, with the eastern part undergoing a separate development competition. Historic buildings in the area will be preserved.
The restart of planning for 'Luisenblock Ost' comes after a controversial initial design by architecture firm Kusus and Kusus. The new competition aims to address the needs of both the federal government and the United States of Berlin, while also incorporating the wishes of local citizens. A decision is expected by summer 2022.
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