Berlin’s “Third Places”: Participation and Urban Transformation

Artist ateliers in former government buildings? Bathing in the river Spree near Museum Island? Neighbourhood gardening and co-housing projects on public land? This tour leads to several projects that reflect recent changes on urban commons policies. Participation, sharing economy, integration and a new approach in selling public land are the guidelines to enhance acceptance of public policies.

Third Places in Berlin – discover how civic participation and urban transformation create shared spaces for the future!

In Berlin, the desire for participation and co-creation in urban spaces is growing. “Third Places” emerge where people shape and use shared environments – not only in the city center, but also in:

• Public buildings, squares, and streets

• Parks and green spaces

• Transportation and commercial areas

• Cemeteries as spaces of culture and encounter

Berlin’s urban policy actively supports this development through a community-oriented approach, a revised land-use policy for improved public services, and new instruments of civic participation.

What this tour offers

The guided walk highlights selected examples in Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg and Mitte, showing different approaches to participation, transformation, and sustainable urban development – from grassroots neighborhood initiatives to political planning tools.

Duration: approx. 2 hours (including a short break)

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