Innovative concepts being executed at Louisengrün
The "Build Your Thing" project has transformed Louisenstraße into an interactive public space, designed specifically for young people. Running until early October 2025, this initiative aims to engage the local youth by allowing them to actively participate and shape elements of the public space.
The project, which took place during the summer holidays, saw children and teenagers designing and building visible and usable elements in public space. These elements include a sprinkler, parklet-like seating with greenery, hammocks, and a water-mud playground.
The project was implemented in cooperation with various organisations such as the Office for Urban Planning and Mobility, the Abenteuerspielplatz Panama, the Verkehrswende project, the Kinder- und Jugendhaus Louise, the Schulsozialarbeit of the Louisenschule, the Office for Urban Greenery and Waste Management, and the neighbouring restaurant Gruber's Welt.
The water-mud sandpit was particularly well-received by the youngest visitors at the project's opening. The constructed elements are on display until early October on the former car-sharing lot right in front of the playground.
Public voting was part of the process for deciding which ideas would be implemented. The project provided an opportunity for children and teenagers to turn their own ideas into reality in a public space.
It's worth noting that the project does not seem to involve any new realised ideas beyond what was previously mentioned. However, the initiative serves as a testament to the power of community engagement and the potential for young people to contribute positively to their local environment.
For precise details such as organiser contacts, exact dates, types of activities, or how to participate, you might want to consult local event listings or community organisations connected to Louisenstraße or youth urban initiatives in Berlin.
The "Build Your Thing" project, running until early October 2025, not only transformed Louisenstraße into an interactive public space but also encouraged outdoor-living and lifestyle among young visitors. Home-and-garden elements, such as parklet-like seating with greenery, hammocks, and a water-mud playground, were integrated into the public space, giving children and teenagers the opportunity to turn their ideas into reality.
