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=== History ===
=== History ===
*How did the area/project/plan at the focus of the case study evolve?
Originally the place was used by railway companies mainly as marschalling yard.
Up from 1952 parts were put out of service. Ecological sucsession begun. In the
70 the area was a possible site for a big marschalling yard Berlin Süd. This
enterprise faild as a result of the actions of a citizens' initiative.There aim
was to protect the established nature and make it accessable for the public.
The parc was opend to the public as an external project of the Expo 2000 Hannover
after a long planing time.


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Revision as of 22:35, 6 January 2009

conversion of traffic area in Berlin, Germany

Name Naturpark Südgelände
Place Berlin
Country Germany
Topic conservation area
Author(s) Salome Gohl
Completion 2000
Client Grün Berlin Park und Garten GmbH
Project costs Please enter the costs (if known)
File:Naturpark Südgelände.jpg
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52.459331, 13.357846, naturpark südgelände </googlemap>

Rationale: Why is this case study interesting?

This project has found a way to combine various demands as recreation, environemental aspects, a low budget with an attractive and simple design.

Due to its original function as a railway station, its interesting to see, how they deal with historic tracks and use them to create a new identity.

Author's perspective

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Landscape and/or urban context

Naturpark Südgelände consists an nature conservation area, a small exibition hall, openair artwork, leftovers (e.g. Water twoer) and a circular path. It is located between two railwaytracks and was once used as a marschalling yard. Therefore its flat and of a narrow and long shape. Its entrace lies a little bit hidden behind the station and doesn't give the impression of a park on first sight. On the oposite side of the railwaytrack there is Hans-Baluscheck-Park, wich is intensly used by leisure activities as inline skating, jogging etc. That builds a strong contrast to the usage of the Naturpark but creates a dens network of open space, which covers a lot of diffrent needs, speeds and interests.

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Cultural/social/political context

The original idea comes from a citizens' initiative, today still active in form of guided tours and events. Responsible for the project planning and the maintenance is Grün Berlin Park und Garten GmbH, whos proprietor is Land Berlin. The project has been generously supported by Allianz Umweltstiftung.


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History

Originally the place was used by railway companies mainly as marschalling yard. Up from 1952 parts were put out of service. Ecological sucsession begun. In the 70 the area was a possible site for a big marschalling yard Berlin Süd. This enterprise faild as a result of the actions of a citizens' initiative.There aim was to protect the established nature and make it accessable for the public. The parc was opend to the public as an external project of the Expo 2000 Hannover after a long planing time.


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Spatial analysis of area/project/plan

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Core questions working group open spaces

How does the design of an open space contribute to a run down neighbourhood?

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How are open spaces linked to the adjacent areas?

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How are open spaces used?

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Which elements make an open space successful and attractive?

How can the historical background of an open space be shown to the public?

Analysis of program/function

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Analysis of design/planning process

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Analysis of use/users

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Future development directions

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Peer reviews or critique

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Points of success and limitations

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