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Reallabor Radbahn
Berlin, DEImpact-drivenThink TankUrban ImpactScience & Research
Impact3Sustainability Goals
Employees2 - 10
Founded2014
LocationBerlin
About Reallabor Radbahn
Reallabor Radbahn is a Berlin-based project focused on transforming the space along and beneath the historic U-Bahn Line 1 viaduct. Its mission is to create a vibrant urban open space with enhanced bicycle infrastructure, inviting people to cycle, walk, sit, and play. The project promotes sustainable mobility and urban quality of life, encapsulated by "Berlin breathes a sigh of relief." It tests innovative ideas in public spaces and is supported by a 14-member advisory board as "Papierflieger Nr. 1" of the paper planes e.V. association.
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Sustainability Goals
Sustainable Cities & Communities
Transforming urban spaces for enhanced livability
Reallabor Radbahn converts underutilized areas beneath the U-Bahn viaduct into vibrant urban open spaces, providing bicycle infrastructure and recreational zones for residents.
Promoting eco-friendly mobility in Berlin
The organization creates enhanced bicycle infrastructure that contributes to deceleration and joyful city navigation for all citizens, fostering environmentally friendly urban spaces.
Good Health & Well-Being
Active mobility and urban well-being
Reallabor Radbahn promotes physical activity through improved cycling and walking paths, along with recreational spaces that contribute to the physical and mental health of urban residents.
Designing livable urban environments for all
By establishing a "real-world laboratory," the project tests innovative concepts for a human-friendly city that enables relaxation and active recreation in public spaces.
Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure
Innovative infrastructure for future-proof cities
Reallabor Radbahn develops and tests innovative concepts for urban infrastructure, transforming underutilized spaces into efficient and usable bicycle paths and open areas.
Researching urban transformation
The organization employs a "real-world laboratory" approach to practically test new ideas in public spaces and provide recommendations for traffic planning implementation.
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FAQs
Q1What is the core mission of Reallabor Radbahn?+
Reallabor Radbahn's core mission is to transform the underutilized space beneath the U-Bahn Line 1 into a vibrant urban open space with enhanced bicycle infrastructure. Encapsulated by "Berlin breathes a sigh of relief," it aims to create a livable environment for cyclists, pedestrians, and for leisure, promoting sustainable mobility and quality of life.
Q2What is the project's "Reallabor" approach?+
The project's "Reallabor" (real-world laboratory) approach involves practically testing innovative ideas in public spaces. This was demonstrated through a "Testfeld" on Skalitzer Straße in Berlin Kreuzberg, where the Radbahn concept was actively evaluated until June 15, 2024. A public survey with over 1200 participants accompanied this initiative, and its results are available for download.
Q3When does the Reallabor Radbahn project conclude and what publications are planned?+
The Reallabor Radbahn project, funded by the German federal program "Nationale Projekte des Städtebaus," concludes on September 30, 2024. A final publication titled "Reallabor Radbahn. Erfahrungen eines städtischen Transformationsprojektes" will be released at the end of September 2024.
Q4Which UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) does Reallabor Radbahn contribute to?+
Reallabor Radbahn primarily contributes to SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities). Secondarily, the organization contributes to SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being) and SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure) by promoting urban quality of life and sustainable infrastructure.
