Grüne Berlin
Grüne Berlin GmbH designs a sustainable and livable city. As a state-owned company, it develops and maintains public open spaces and infrastructure in Berlin. Its goal is to promote climate protection, social cohesion, and economic performance.
Grün Berlin GmbH: A livable and sustainable urban design
editAbout the Company
editGrün Berlin GmbH is a state-owned company with a non-profit orientation, responsible since 1996 for the development and maintenance of public infrastructure and open spaces in Berlin. As a subsidiary of the State of Berlin, with the Senate Department for Mobility, Transport, Climate Protection and Environment as its political affiliation, Grün Berlin has successfully implemented a variety of public service and urban development projects.
Key Products and Services
editGrün Berlin operates and manages around 800 hectares of public open spaces and more than 100 buildings in Berlin. The main tasks include project development, project and construction management, facility and property management, as well as the organization and implementation of participation processes. In addition, the company is responsible for environmental education at various locations in Berlin.
The company has established several subsidiaries and a foundation, including GB infraVelo GmbH, Grün Berlin Service GmbH, Grün Berlin Stiftung, and since 2023, GB infraSignal GmbH, which is responsible for the planning, construction, modernization, operation, and maintenance of traffic signal systems in Berlin[1].
Mission and Values
editThe mission of Grün Berlin is to create sustainable infrastructures for Berlin that promote climate protection and resilience, economic performance, and social cohesion. The goal is a livable city that develops sustainably and is safe and climate-friendly. Grün Berlin is committed to a culture of good construction that includes interdisciplinary expertise, collaborative partnerships, and resource-efficient implementation of construction measures[2].
Sustainability Goals and Initiatives
editGrün Berlin is actively committed to sustainability and climate protection. The company develops and realizes outstanding urban planning and urban policy infrastructure projects that require interdisciplinary and cross-administrative management. The Grün Berlin Stiftung takes responsibility for the design of public and sustainable open spaces. Additionally, GB infraSignal GmbH focuses on transforming Berlin into a city of mobility transition, prioritizing environmentally friendly transport modes such as walking, cycling, and public transport through the efficient expansion and modernization of traffic signal systems[1].
Grün Berlin has received numerous awards for its projects, such as the German Landscape Architecture Award and the Carlo Scarpa Prize for the Garden, highlighting the quality and sustainability of its work[2].
Conclusion
editGrün Berlin GmbH is a central player in the urban development of Berlin, committed to a sustainable, livable, and climate-friendly design of the city. Through its comprehensive services and projects, the company significantly contributes to the well-being of citizens and the future viability of the city.