Construction of the security fence in Görlitzer Park, Kreuzberg, advances albeit at a sluggish pace
The debate surrounding the Görlitzer Park in Kreuzberg continues to be a hot topic, with no end in sight. Since the spring, recurring protest events in the park have featured music and political speeches opposing the fencing, which is seen as just one part of many measures by the Senate.
The nighttime closure of Görlitzer Park is a contentious issue, with the first construction barriers already erected at the park's entrance. Plans are in place to equip all entrances with metal gates, and construction areas have been set up on Wiener Straße with the aim of closing the park at night by the end of the year.
Critics, including Green Party representative Vasili Franco, warn that nighttime closure could shift problems to surrounding neighborhoods. Local residents and initiatives have expressed similar concerns, fearing that social issues will not be resolved but merely shifted.
The question of who is responsible for the fences at Görlitzer Park is an important one. The project was initiated by the Senate administration, a fact that helps readers better understand the situation.
The comprehensive package of measures by the Senate, with a budget of 28.5 million euros, includes the fence at Görlitzer Park. The budget is allocated for Kreuzberg and Leopoldplatz in Wedding, with a focus on social projects to address addiction, poverty, and homelessness.
Sources for this information include rbb, Tagesspiegel, taz, the District Office Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg, the SPD fraction Berlin, and Görli fence-free!.
