Years of failed regulation and speculative investment have transformed accommodation affordability into the defining issue for voters heading into autumn municipal elections.
As gentrification pressures reshape Berlin's inner districts, grassroots organisations are fighting to keep affordable gathering places alive—and local residents say it's essential to social cohesion.
After years of delays and budget revisions, the long-awaited U5 line expansion promises to reshape commute patterns across the capital's northern districts.
As the city races to upgrade 80,000 buildings by 2040, locals in Kreuzberg and Charlottenburg share mixed feelings about rising rents, construction chaos, and the promise of lower heating bills.
As violent incidents surge across the city, residents and safety advocates warn that underfunded police and fire departments are struggling to protect the communities that need them most.
Discover affordable yoga and meditation across Berlin's parks and neighbourhood centres. Free sessions in Tiergarten, Kreuzberg, and Prenzlauer Berg—no experience needed.
Berlin's office market stabilizes with €18–22/sqm rents in Mitte. Tech firms and startups drive conversion activity in Leipziger Strasse's former publishing district.
Discover how Berlin's affordable studios and artist collectives transformed the city into a global fashion powerhouse. Meet the designers reshaping the industry from Kreuzberg.
Launch a neighbourhood walking group in Berlin with our step-by-step guide. Find routes, build community, and establish your local fitness initiative today.
