While cycling around in Berlin last week we came across the most amazing patch of urban green I've ever seen. Tempelhof flughaven. Originally built in 1890, the airport functioned as 'gateway to heaven' during the division of Berlin for West Berliners to leave the city or country, it is now a wide open space. Almost unreal as far and wide the view is. The buildings are still unused so they look creepy but also radiate a prospective future. Ideas start flowing as you see them. But the landing strips, the grasses, the roads; all is to be used by Berlin citizens. And they do! They cycle, run, play, barbecue in designated areas, have a beer in the 'Biergarten', fly kites, plant their flowers in their allotments, skate and watch. What a potential! 19 Projects are selected to help develop the area, and the 2015 flower show will be held in this 21st century space. Berlin made a leading example with this area. Sustainability, community and nature are key words. Hurray.
(the last photo is by Beau Trincia from New Public Domain who also likes this area)
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