Endeavor in Kronprinzenquartier
In the heart of Berlin, a vibrant neighbourhood named Kronprinzenviertel is undergoing a transformation, thanks to a community-led garden project called "Fighting the concrete jungle with greenery."
The project, spearheaded by Ann-Katrin Roscheck and her husband, began two years ago with the placement of large flower pots and high-quality window box planters throughout the neighbourhood. Today, the sound of a gentle hum emanating from an old brick building at the end of an enchanted garden is a common occurrence.
The initiative, aimed at beautifying the area and fostering a sense of community, has seen the construction of seven window box planters on Luisenstraße, which is being converted into a startup center. Pots will also be placed on the window sills of the kindergarten on Philadelphiastraße, and five more large pots will adorn Mariannenstraße during the street festival on August 23.
Ann-Katrin Roscheck and her husband, residents of Elisabethstraße and volunteers of the Bürgergesellschaft Schinkenplatz e.V., prepare the special use application necessary for placing the pots on the sidewalks. Where the sidewalks are too narrow, window box planters are offered as an alternative.
The project, which boasts of beautiful art nouveau houses, wonderful courtyards, unique owner-operated workshops and businesses, and a well-mixed resident structure, is currently funded through means from the district council, grants, and occasional private donations. Ann-Katrin Roscheck is applying for project funds from the "Nebenan Stiftung."
The patrons only need to plant the pots. The volunteer creates the pots to size, and her partner assembles them, mounts them, and fills them with earth. The Bürgergesellschaft Schinkenplatz e.V. covers the costs for the application to place the pots on the sidewalks.
Ann-Katrin Roscheck believes that the pots help more people take responsibility for their own neighbourhood. Voting for the project can be done online at a specific URL, and donations can be made under a specific keyword with a provided IBAN for tax receipt purposes.
Despite a negative public perception due to a drug help center moving into the neighbourhood, Ann-Katrin Roscheck feels that the Kronprinzenviertel has potential. The project is a testament to the power of community spirit and the transformative effects of greenery in urban spaces.
Unfortunately, as of now, there is no detailed information or donation opportunities for the "Fighting the concrete jungle with greenery" community garden project available online. However, further search or guidance on finding local community garden projects in Berlin can be provided upon request.
What will be the lifestyle change in Kronprinzenviertel, Berlin, with the ongoing community-led garden project? The project, involving the placement of pots and window box planters, will not only beautify homes and gardens in the neighborhood but also promote a sense of community and encourage residents to take responsibility for their surroundings. For instance, the project has plans to place pots on the window sills of a kindergarten and adorn Mariannenstraße during the street festival with more large pots.
