Sports Park in Prenzlauer Berg announces construction of a new stadium and an inclusion campus
Berlin's Jahnsportpark to Transform into Inclusive Sports Campus
Berlin's Jahnsportpark in Prenzlauer Berg is undergoing a significant transformation, with the sports campus set to become a 'lighthouse project for inclusion, participation, and equality.' The renovation and modernization of the park, which will take place in three construction phases, is scheduled to be completed by 2027.
The current stadium will be demolished and replaced with a new one, featuring 20,000 seats and an oval shape. The new stadium, characterised by glass, plants, and the red of the current stadium facade, will be suitable for games of the 2nd and 3rd Bundesliga.
The renovation process has faced delays due to clashes of interests between local politics, the Senate administration, and residents. However, the Senate Administration expects an investment sum of over 200 million euros for the reconstruction of the stadium and the entire area at the Jahnsportpark.
The future sports campus will prioritize themes of inclusion and accessibility. People with mobility impairments should be able to reach every part of the campus and the stadium independently. Barrier-free accessibility of sports facilities received particular attention in the design process.
Additional sports facilities such as football and beach volleyball courts, tennis courts, and a multi-purpose hall are planned. A hub for disability sports is also part of the plans, featuring a blind football pitch and a running track with acoustic signals for blind and visually impaired people.
The adjacent Mauerpark will also undergo extensive redesign in the next four years. The winning design for the renovation was submitted by O+M, Carsten Otto and Christian Muelller, Architects GmbH BDA from Dresden with LOR Landscape Architects Sabine Otto and Manja Richter PartGmbH.
The sports campus will remain accessible to the public, schools, and clubs in the future. The mounds of rubble surrounding the stadium will be preserved to fulfill the desire of residents to preserve historically significant structures. The construction of a centrally located community center is also planned.
The future sports campus in Berlin is poised to set a new standard for inclusivity and accessibility in sports facilities, offering a welcoming and accessible environment for all.
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