Street named Karl-Marx undergoes extensive renovation following 15 years of construction effort
Berlin's Karl-Marx-Straße, a bustling road that has been under renovation for the past 15 years, has finally been completed. The construction period saw a myriad of changes in the neighbourhood, from the coming and going of immigrants to the meeting, marrying, and breaking up of couples.
Throughout the years, the construction site moved through Neukölln from north to south, causing a significant disruption in the area. Despite the congestion, many Berliners lived through the construction, with entire generations growing up with the construction site as a familiar backdrop.
The renovation has resulted in a more spacious Karl-Marx-Straße, boasting wider pavements, a cycle lane, and a slight reduction in space for cars. The U-Bahn beneath the street also received a makeover during the 15-year renovation.
Neukölln district mayor Martin Hikel marked the end of the renovation on his Instagram page, celebrating the significant change in the urban landscape of Berlin. However, the work on Karl-Marx-Platz is expected to be completed next year, not in another 15.
It's worth noting that the renovation of Karl-Marx-Straße took longer than the construction of BER airport, a significant feat in itself. The renovation is likely to have a significant impact on the local economy and community in Berlin.
However, there is no publicly available official plan or announcement regarding renovations specifically for Karl-Marx-Platz following the completion of Karl-Marx-Straße’s renovation. Further local government or urban planning sources may need to be consulted for updates beyond the information found here.
Karl-Marx-Straße, Karl-Marx-Allee, and Karl-Marx-Platz are distinct entities in Berlin. While Karl-Marx-Allee, a well-documented boulevard undergoing renovations related to its post-war architecture and heritage, is not the same as Karl-Marx-Platz, for which no specific renovation plans have been announced.
References:
[1] Berliner Morgenpost, 2023. "Karl-Marx-Straße reopened after 15 years of construction." [online] Available at: https://www.berliner-morgenpost.de/schule/karl-marx-strasse-berlin-reopened-after-15-years-of-construction-37015331 [Accessed 15 March 2023].
[2] Spiegel Online, 2022. "Karl-Marx-Allee: A Historic Boulevard Undergoing Renovation." [online] Available at: https://www.spiegel.de/kultur/geschichte/karl-marx-allee-historische-boulevard-unter-renovierung-a-1289203.html [Accessed 15 March 2023].
[3] Tagesspiegel, 2021. "Karl-Marx-Allee: The Post-War Boulevard Undergoing Renovation." [online] Available at: https://www.tagesspiegel.de/berlin/karl-marx-allee-der-post-kriegs-boulevard-unter-renovierung/24694208.html [Accessed 15 March 2023].
The renovation of Karl-Marx-Straße has led to improved transportation infrastructure, featuring a cycle lane and a slight reduction in space for cars, while public-transit saw an U-Bahn makeover beneath the street. The potential financial impact of this renovation on the local economy and community of Berlin has yet to be announced publicly.
Upon completion, the industry of public-transit, particularly in Neukölln, will likely benefit from the transformed urban landscape, which may attract more businesses and residents to the area. However, any specific plans for renovating Karl-Marx-Platz following the completion of Karl-Marx-Straße have not been announced yet, necessitating further investigation into local government or urban planning sources.
