Planned construction of enclosures within Görlitzer Park faces delays
Görlitzer Park, a popular public space in the district of Kreuzberg, is at the centre of a heated debate in Berlin. The Berlin Senate, led by Mayor Kai Wegner (CDU), has proposed a plan to build fences and gates around the park as a means to address crime. However, the plan has met with strong opposition from the district and demonstrators who argue that it will only move drug dealing to different areas of the city and restrict access to a beloved public space.
The plan, which was brought back into the spotlight last year due to a reported rape case, involves closing the park to the public at night. The construction work for expanding the wall and setting up gates is expected to start at least by summer 2024, following a long planning stage and the tendering out of construction contracts.
The total cost of the project is estimated to be four million euros, but the name of the architect or the firm responsible for building the fence and gates at Görlitzer Park and implementing the nightly closure remains undisclosed.
Mayor Wegner has been insistent that the plan goes ahead, despite facing opposition from the district of Kreuzberg and demonstrators who have held signs saying "Görli stays up!" in protest. On Tuesday, Mayor Wegner visited Görlitzer Park and was met by at least 200 demonstrators.
The debates about Görlitzer Park have been ongoing for several years, with opponents arguing that the park is an integral part of the community and should not be enclosed. They fear that the plan will lead to the gentrification of the area and the displacement of its residents.
The controversy surrounding the plan to build fences and gates around Görlitzer Park remains a contentious issue, with both sides presenting valid arguments. It remains to be seen how the situation will unfold in the coming months, but one thing is certain: the fate of Görlitzer Park is in the hands of the Berlin Senate and its citizens.
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