Case Studies  The Berlin Case Study: The Socially Integrative City.Wrangelkiez, Boxhagener Platz, Ostkreuz

Introduction

This case study is about the context and dynamics of partnerships in, and for, deprived urban areas in Berlin. There are many and well known similarities of such deprived neighbourhoods. But at the end of the day it is probably their particular blend of problems and potentials which decides on which policy and what kind of partnership works best for them. Consequently, the following report looks at one area and a particular policy approach in Berlin, but within it are various neighbourhoods with specific histories and characteristics, and different variations of the policy at work.

The case study looks at three specific forms of the „Socially Inclusive Urban Development“ approach in Berlin by discussing examples of its implementation in three policy areas located in the south eastern part of the inner city. It will introduce the implementation of the EU Community Initiative URBAN II and examples of the Bund-Länder-Programm (joint federal-state-funded programme) “Socially Integrative City” and the regional programme “neighbourhood funds” funded by the state (“Land”) of Berlin. The three examples illustrate the various forms of collaboration laid down in the integrated approach to neighbourhood development with the aim of stabilising and revitalising the areas.

Table of contents      1.The Research Area: its History, Location and Relations to the City of Berlin