Anna Klein
Member
Overview
The Urban Tech Republic and Schumacher Quartier represent one of Berlin’s largest urban development projects, reimagining the former Tegel Airport site. The plan combines a high-tech innovation hub with a sustainable, livable residential district.
Urban Tech Republic will focus on applied research and emerging technologies, while Schumacher Quartier will provide 5,000 climate-neutral homes with schools, parks, and local services. Sustainability and circular economy principles guide the entire development.
Key Features
- Urban Tech Republic:
- Innovation campus for 800 businesses and institutions
- Focus areas: mobility, energy, circular economy
- Schumacher Quartier:
- 5,000 new residential units
- 100% climate-neutral housing
- Green infrastructure: parks, water management
- Architectural Team: Tegel Projekt GmbH (master planning)
Timeline
- 2021: Master plan approved
- 2022–2024: Site preparation and early construction
- 2025–2030: Ongoing development phases
Urban Impact
- Innovation Hub: Positions Berlin as a leader in green technologies.
- Sustainable Urban Living: Model district for climate-resilient, eco-friendly housing.
- Revitalization: Reclaims vast, unused airport land for urban regeneration.
Official Links
- Urban Tech Republic Website
Urban Tech Republic
In the Urban Tech Republic as many as 1,000 large and small businesses with 20,000 employees will work in research, development, and production. And more than 2,500 students will move into the former…
tegelprojekt.de
- Schumacher Quartier Information