Berlin's Kreuzberg neighborhood is celebrating a major victory after a court ruling blocked plans to install a €2 million fence around Görlitzer Park, a beloved green space that has long been a hub for social activity and community gatherings. The decision comes as a significant blow to the city's mayor, who had sought to shut off the park at night in an effort to combat crime and drug dealing. However, residents and campaigners argue that the park is an integral part of the neighborhood's identity and a vital space for socialization and recreation. As news of the court ruling spread, Görlitzer Park was packed with revelers celebrating the preservation of their "garden," a nickname that reflects the park's significance to the community.
Kreuzberg campaigners win court ruling against €2m fence aimed at shutting out drug dealersThe “hollow” in Görlitzer Park was heaving with revellers who had gathered in reaction to a court ruling against Berlin’s mayor who wanted to lock it up at night. “Görli is our garden,” said Monika, a retired psychiatric nurse who lives nearby and had joined the crowds on Monday night for a beer and a bop on the popular deep bowl-shaped meadow in the Kreuzberg district.“Görli is where we socialise and where my daughter grew up,” she said, using the affectionate nickname for the centrally located green space covering 14 hectares (35 acres). Continue reading...
