Car-Free Wrangelkiez

The initiative “Auto freie Kieze” (car-free hoods) has been campaigned for since 2017, aiming to achieve a more liveable neighbourhood in which space is returned to the people. Nearby construction works, which would lead to a higher traffic load in the Wrangelkiez (a hood in Berlin), have pushed to finally turn this initiative into a reality. Some residents’ fears of rising rents and congestion on side streets are understandable. Embedding the project in a comprehensive transportation plan could help avoid negative impacts. Depending on their success, car-free measures could remain after construction works are finalized. We are looking forward to learn from this lighthouse project in Kreuzberg during the coming months. Are there any other places you would like to see car-free?