Urban Tech Republic

The Tegel Projekt GmbH is a state-owned company in Berlin tasked with the comprehensive redevelopment of the former Tegel Airport. Founded in 2011, the company employs about 80 staff members who are involved in planning for the construction, technical, energy, and transportation infrastructure, construction and site management, as well as the marketing of the project and public communication[2][3][5].

The company is responsible for the development and management of the research and industrial park Berlin TXL – Urban Tech Republic and the new residential area Schumacher Quartier on the 500-hectare site of the former airport. Innovative spaces for urban technologies, housing for over 10,000 people, and extensive nature and recreational areas are being created here. The project also includes the integration of a university with a campus and student housing, promoting the connection of science, research, industry, and commerce[2][4][5].

The Tegel Projekt GmbH is committed to realizing one of the largest and most ambitious urban development projects in Europe. The company's mission is to promote forward-looking and sustainable urban development that meets the needs of the population and the environment. The corporate culture is based on values such as mutual respect, fairness, loyalty, professionalism, and responsibility. Transparency, fairness in competition, and integrity are central principles that guide the company's actions[2][3].

The project is characterized by comprehensive sustainability goals. Six core themes form the basis of the development: climate-neutral energy systems, environmentally friendly mobility, clean water, recycling, the use of new materials for sustainable construction, and the connected management of systems. The Schumacher Quartier will be realized as an ecological residential area built with wood, making it a showcase project for sustainable housing. Additionally, extensive green and recreational areas are planned, which will be developed by Grün Berlin[2][5].

The handover of the site to the Tegel Projekt GmbH took place in August 2021, and since 2022, the civil engineering and renovation work has been underway. The completion of the first construction phase of the Urban Tech Republic and the Schumacher Quartier is planned for 2027. Further plans include the establishment of areas for gardening and electric mobility, as well as the use of the old Terminal A for the Beuth University of Applied Sciences starting in 2028[2][5].

The Tegel Projekt GmbH works closely with various Senate administrations, local offices, and experts to ensure transparent and participatory urban development. Through its work, the company significantly contributes to the creation of a future-proof and sustainable urban space in Berlin.

• 1 - https://www.bundesstiftung-baukultur.de/foerderverein/netzwerk/aktive/detail/tegel-projekt-gmbh
• 2 - https://tegelprojekt.de/ueber-uns/
• 3 - https://urbantechrepublic.de/community-mitglied/tegel-projekt-gmbh/
• 4 - https://tegelprojekt.de
• 5 - https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tegel_Projekt