Tempelhofer Feld, once a military parade ground and later a key site during the Berlin Airlift, was transformed into a recreational area in 2010. However, the Berlin government is now considering new construction plans that would significantly reduce the green space from 305 to 180 hectares. This proposal comes in response to a growing housing crisis, where a severe lack of affordable units has led to soaring rents. While previous attempts to develop the area faced local opposition, incoming political leaders urge action, emphasizing the urgent need for more housing solutions.
Friedrich Merz, the incoming chancellor of the CDU, emphasized that politicians must be ready to build on the land despite local residents' opposition. This stance is particularly critical given the acute housing shortage in Germany.
On the brink of a housing crisis, with rents soaring by over 85%, the German government has prioritized addressing the shortage with a newly proposed 'Wohnungsbau-Turbo' initiative.
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