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    Städtebauliche Förderprogramme Reinickendorf

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    BENN (Berlin Develops New Neighborhoods) promotes integration and participation in 23 Berlin neighborhoods. Through neighborhood design, encounters, and network building, the program strengthens cohesion and supports refugees in their new home.

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    Berlin Develops New Neighborhoods (BENN)

    What is BENN?

    BENN, which stands for "Berlin Develops New Neighborhoods," is a comprehensive program of the Senate Administration for Urban Development, Building and Housing Berlin. It is active in 23 neighborhoods across Berlin, particularly in districts with communal accommodations for refugees.

    Key Products and Services

    The BENN program focuses on promoting neighborhoods through various measures and actions. These include:

    • Neighborhood Design: The BENN team works closely with the local population to develop and implement ideas for the neighborhood together.
    • Encounters and Dialogue: Various events and offerings promote encounters and dialogue between new and long-standing neighbors to strengthen the sense of community and reduce fears and prejudices[2][3][4].
    • Integration and Participation: The program supports the integration of refugees by involving them in local structures and promoting their active participation in social life.
    • Communication and Networking: The BENN team collaborates with existing networks and institutions to strengthen cooperation in the neighborhood and support positive neighborhood development[4].

    Main Mission and Values

    The main mission of BENN is for neighbors to support each other and shape their neighborhood together. The program is based on the values of neighborly assistance, mutual respect, and inclusive community. It aims to promote a culture of welcome and support the integration of refugees[2][3].

    Sustainability Goals and Initiatives

    BENN pursues several sustainable goals:

    • Building Stable Neighborhoods: Through diverse encounters and conversations, stable neighborhoods are to be created.
    • Strengthening Local Structures: Information is exchanged, knowledge is pooled, and joint projects are developed to strengthen local structures.
    • Empowerment of Residents: The residents of the accommodations as well as the local residents of the neighborhood are empowered in their participation in social life and the shaping of their living environment[3][4].

    Current Initiatives

    In Tegel-Süd, one of the BENN locations, events such as the annual street festival and a weekly neighborhood café are regularly held. These initiatives serve to strengthen the neighborhood and promote cohesion between new and long-standing residents[5].

    Thus, BENN is a central component of inclusive urban development in Berlin, aiming to create vibrant and inclusive neighborhoods.

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