Resisting Fence Construction: Commune-Loving Rebels Take a Stand at Görlitzer Park
Public Gathering and Voiced Discontent Over Park Fence Installation at Gorlitzer Park - Görlitzer Park Witnesses Crowd Gathering for Fencing Protest and Show of Support
Get ready to party, protest, and make some noise! The good folks of Berlin-Kreuzberg are gearing up for a grand standoff against the powers that be over the proposed fence construction at the much-loved Görlitzer Park. The clash will kick off on Monday night at Spreewaldplatz, a stone's throw from the park, and they've even registered it with the authorities, just in case.
But the fun starts much sooner—on Saturday, the party's already rocking with a "Rave against the Fence" fiesta going down straight in the heart of the park. DJs and speakers will take over, leading the festivities during a "Resistance Festival," pushing back against the plans of the CDU Senate.
So, what's all the fuss about? Well, it started when the park was earmarked for closure at night to tackle drug trafficking and violent crime, set for 2023 by the CDU and SPD-led Senate. But the residents and activists ain't having it, branding the fence proposal as a misguided and discriminatory move that'll just shove the park's problems into the halls of neighboring buildings, snatching away a cherished public space from the hearts of Kreuzbergers.
The locals lovingly refer to Görlitzer as their "garden" and "balcony," and it's a vital part of their neighborhood life. They see the fence as an assault on their freedom, a means of exclusion rather than a solution to the park's issues. Community-minded activists are gearing up for a fight, drawing on the rich political activism Kreuzberg is famous for. One local resident, Clara Vuillemin, has expressed her strong attachment to the park and her staunch opposition to the fencing.
City officials haven't been forthcoming about the fence construction's start date, mom's the word, for obvious reasons. But despite the growing resistance, the powers that be are pushing forward, tying up loose ends and getting set to construct the barrier, come what may. Stay tuned to see whether the people power in Kreuzberg can keep the gates open and the party alive!
- Görlitzer Park
- Fence construction
- Berlin
- CDU
- Community Resistance
The proposed fence construction at Görlitzer Park in Berlin, led by the CDU Senate, has sparked a major community resistance movement, with locals viewing it as a misguided and discriminatory attempt to address drug trafficking and violent crime in the park. This battle over the park's future is intertwined with the rich political activism that Kreuzberg is renowned for, and the fight against the fence construction has already led to a "Rave against the Fence" festival in the park.
The community's opposition to the fence construction has been escalating, with activists viewing the proposal as an assault on their freedom and a means of exclusion rather than a solution to the park's issues. As the resistance movement gains momentum, city officials remain silent on the start date for fence construction, likely due to the growing backlash.
