Success as incentive

Editorial by Michael Müller, Senator for Urban Development and the Environment

“Looking at more. Together“ is the motto of this issue of Adlershof Special. Over the past two decades, the State of Berlin has contributed to this “more“ by specific investments targeted at transport connections and infrastructure as well as the stabilisation of the existing science and technology clusters. Of course, the commitment of Humboldt University’s natural science departments has been another key factor in boosting Adlershof’s economic regeneration.

By now, private investment predominates, giving vital impetus to Adlershof’s overall development. For innovative and highly productive businesses, Adlershof offers plenty of space for fresh ideas and growth. The lively exchange in this “city within a city“ is a significant contribution to success. The 23,000 people already working, researching and living here on a daily basis benefit from the vicinity of Humboldt University’s six natural science departments, ten nonuniversity research institutes, and nearly 1,000 local businesses.

The State of Berlin was furthermore instrumental in kick-starting the development of Adlershof’s new residential district “Wohnen am Campus“, a project currently implemented in cooperation with private investors, housing cooperatives, building groups and two local housing associations. As an integral part of Adlershof, living space for 2,500 future residents is being created right in the middle of the technology park, supplying a wide range of residential facilities. Creating “more“ quality of life between the Campus of Humboldt University and the lush greenery of the landscape park is the goal we are working towards.

For the coming decades, the scene has been set for the continuous growth of the City of Science and Technology situated in the southeast of the capital. I would like to thank all parties involved for the close and trustful cooperation over the past years. For us, these successful endeavours are a strong incentive for the decades ahead of us.