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Berlin's Siemensstadt Square unveils bold €4.5B urban revival plan by 2030s

A forgotten industrial zone transforms into a vibrant 40,000-person hub. Can this €4.5B bet redefine Berlin's urban future before 2030?

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Berlin's Siemensstadt Square unveils bold €4.5B urban revival plan by 2030s

Berlin's Siemensstadt Square district is set for a major transformation under a revised master plan. The updated blueprint nearly doubles housing capacity to 3,750 homes while scaling back office space in favour of mixed-use development. Officials have described the changes as a pivotal step forward for the long-awaited project. The 76-hectare site, located in the Spandau borough, will now include reserved zones for industry, leisure, and green spaces. This replaces the 2021 concept and aims to create a balanced neighbourhood. Once complete, the area will house around 40,000 residents and workers.

Construction is scheduled to begin in 2024, with full development expected by the 2030s. A key feature of the plan is the reactivation of the Siemensbahn rail line, which will reopen as an S-Bahn route by late 2029. This will improve transport links to central Berlin.

The revised framework also consolidates commercial areas into a dedicated campus near the future Siemensstadt S-Bahn station. Plans include a 600-student primary school and two daycare centres. Total investment in the project is estimated at €4.5 billion, with Siemens contributing €750 million of that sum.

Economics Senator Franziska Giffey (SPD) called the updated plan a 'crucial milestone' for the district's development. The focus now shifts to creating a mix of living, working, and recreational spaces rather than prioritising office expansion. The project will deliver over 3,700 homes alongside jobs and modern infrastructure. With groundbreaking set for 2024 and completion due in the 2030s, Siemensstadt Square is poised to become a major urban hub. The reactivated rail line and new community facilities will form the backbone of the redeveloped area.

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