Relationship between current land use after building demolition and demolition plan and future land use policy in large housing estates

Case study in Marzahn-Hellersdorf, Berlin

Abstract

Massive building demolitions were accomplished in eastern Germany from 2002. This study investigates the relationship between current land use after the massive building demolition and demolition plan and future land use policy focusing on large housing estates in Marzahn-Hellersdorf, Berlin. Based on literature review, field survey, and a series of quantitative analyses, following results are shown. First, building demolition sites generate various types of both public and private reutilized spaces. Second, building sites were subject to marketing during an early stage, or were transformed according to housing needs and location characteristics. Third, once building demolition sites have been designated as activated open spaces, the sites are likely to be preserved as open spaces.