A special climate-friendly neighborhood block is being built in Berlin-Wedding:
In Mitte, neighborhood blocks with bollards and road closures are being ...
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Wedding’s Climate Block Enhances Safety and Air QualityBy the end of 2025, Antonkiez will feature pedestrian zones and filters cutting traffic and boosting environmental research.
Key FactsNov 3, 2025 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: morgenpost.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: morgenpost.de
- A new Kiezblock in Berlin’s Mitte district integrates climate protection with traffic calming as part of the ‘Klimakieze’ research project.
- The Maxstraße section is being converted into a pedestrian zone to block through traffic and improve crossing safety for students.
- Modal filters at key intersections prevent car passage but allow emergency vehicles to remove barriers when necessary.
- Funded with €300,000 from the Federal Environment Ministry, the project is scheduled for completion by late 2025.
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- The Mitte district spent close to €150,000 installing large bollards to block car access.
- The project was halted after a CDU letter prompted the traffic senator to intervene.
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