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Isometric view of a modern city featuring iconic buildings, including the Berlin TV tower, surrounded by green spaces, roads, and rail transport. The scene symbolizes a connected, sustainable, and urban future.

Future Vision of Global Metropolis BerlinModern Urban Development

Modern Urban Development
Modern Urban Development

Berlin offers its citizens affordable housing and sufficient commercial space for companies of all sizes. In addition to new buildings, the city relies on circular and vertical construction as part of a holistic urban development concept that enables climate-friendly and healthy living. The public and private sectors work hand in hand and drive urban development forward together. Construction and approval processes are highly digitalized, in harmony with the various administrative levels and geared towards the needs of the project sponsors. Berlin's modern cityscape inspires residents and visitors alike.

Point-to-point transport through the high-speed railway ring
Point-to-point transport through the high-speed railway ring

A rapid transit ring between the outer districts makes it possible to reach any point in the city in a maximum of 40 minutes - and thus makes Berlin an express metropolis.

Space efficiency through vertical city
Space efficiency through vertical city

Berlin is a vertical city with efficient land utilisation. The use of space is reduced by constructing new high-rise buildings and adding storeys to existing buildings. High-rise buildings are provided with green spaces, terraces and roof parks, thus contributing to a green cityscape. The high-rise buildings are arranged in clusters and ideally connected to transport hubs.

Conserving resources through circular construction
Conserving resources through circular construction

Berlin is developing on its own through sustainable renewal by utilising, renovating and converting existing buildings. Material banks and improved separability of building materials reduce the need for new materials.