Reunion and resurgence
Smith, R
Reunion and resurgence - 2002 - Regeneration and Renewal 27 September 2002, 19-21(2) .
Discusses the factors behind Berlin's urban policy and how the UK can learn from its success. Since Berlin reunified in 1989 there has been a great volume of new building, with diversity in architectural style encouraged by architectural competitions. Highlights the redevelopment of the Potsdamer Platz and the Sony Centres as particularly successful urban regeneration projects. Also shows how Berlin is dedicated to tackling social exclusion as demonstrated by Europe's largest housing estate, the Marzahn. Concludes that a key message from Berlin is to treat regeneration and renewal as a fundamental part of the political life of the city.
BERLIN
URBAN POLICY
GERMANY
URBAN REGENERATION
RENEWAL
REDEVELOPMENT
SOCIAL HOUSING
Reunion and resurgence - 2002 - Regeneration and Renewal 27 September 2002, 19-21(2) .
Discusses the factors behind Berlin's urban policy and how the UK can learn from its success. Since Berlin reunified in 1989 there has been a great volume of new building, with diversity in architectural style encouraged by architectural competitions. Highlights the redevelopment of the Potsdamer Platz and the Sony Centres as particularly successful urban regeneration projects. Also shows how Berlin is dedicated to tackling social exclusion as demonstrated by Europe's largest housing estate, the Marzahn. Concludes that a key message from Berlin is to treat regeneration and renewal as a fundamental part of the political life of the city.
BERLIN
URBAN POLICY
GERMANY
URBAN REGENERATION
RENEWAL
REDEVELOPMENT
SOCIAL HOUSING