A Truly Berlin Story with a Bright Future
Autumn 2026
The transition from planning to tangible architecture is accompanied by the launch of the new website and the introduction of co/site as a platform for an evolving community space, temporary uses and pioneers of Urbane Mitte.
Since 2021: Urbane Mitte Continues to Take Shape
2026
Realisation Competition: The development plan becomes legally binding, and KSP Engel wins the design competition for Urbane Mitte Süd. Construction is scheduled to begin in 2027
2024 / 2025
In recognition of its exceptional urban significance, Urbane Mitte becomes a city-wide, centrally coordinated project
2021
Public Consultation on the Southern Development Area and Strategic Reorientation of the District: The updated sustainability strategy is established as the guiding principle for the development of Urbane Mitte
From 2016: The Pioneers Arrive
2019
The opening of the temporary timber structure creates a focal point for the pioneers of interim use: a flexible, adaptable urban laboratory for new forms of work, community and culture
2017
Presentation of the project to the Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg District Office, clarifying transport-related issues
2016
The site’s first pioneering use by BRLO BRWHOUSE
2011–2015: The Foundations Are Laid
2015
Development plan unanimously adopted; Ortner & Ortner wins the urban design competition
2014
Public workshop process
2013
Opening of Park am Gleisdreieck and launch based on the “Inner City” masterplan
1990–2010: Things Start to Move
2010
The “Inner City 2010” masterplan sets the direction for Urbane Mitte; plans for the site’s use take shape
2005
Urban development framework agreement completed
1994
DB retains development rights on four plots in exchange for transferring Gleisdreieck to the city for the development of the park
1945–1994: From Stagnation to Hope
1994
An agreement between the State of Berlin and Deutsche Bahn: Park am Gleisdreieck is created as a compensatory green space for Potsdamer Platz
1989
Reunification opens up new opportunities for urban development
from 1950
The marshalling yard at Gleisdreieck is closed. Anhalter Bahnhof is abandoned, and the areas fall into disuse
1841–1945: Where It All Began
from 1912
Gleisdreieck is converted into a railway interchange
1871
Anhalter freight yard is built
1841
Anhalter Bahnhof opens