About the Project
Haus der Statistik is a Modellprojekt (model project) for community-oriented urban development in the Mitte district of Berlin. The text says the site, located in the heart of Berlin, stands empty after a long period of vacancy and is now being developed cooperatively, jointly by urban society and the public sector. The publisher is listed as Haus der Statistik.
Aims and Planned Uses
- Space for art, culture, social affairs and education
- Affordable housing and public administration
- The future town hall (Rathaus der Zukunft) of the Mitte district
- An inclusive and sustainable urban design that is a lively place "von und für alle" (of and for everyone)
Participation Model
The project describes several forms of involvement, ranging from discussing and co-designing to co-using and co-deciding. According to the text, participation by people on site is the basis for a lively part of the city.
Publications and Research
Publications on the origins and process of the district's development have been collected since 2015. Brochures are available as free downloads and as printed copies in bookshops. Research papers and documentation on the model project are also available for download.
Why It Matters for Urban Development
The project presents itself as a place for new ideas, co-design and shared use, open to the public and to the neighbourhood.