Demographic change is a visible fact in Berlin, especially in the district of Marzahn. From socialist "sleeping room" it turned to quarter of shrinking population after the 1990´s transformation.

Demographic change is related to spatial changes. Shrinking population is one of the demographic processes which can be observed on the local level. Shrinking population generates:

  • Competition between districts and regions
  • Oversupply of housing in not attractive city environments
  • The dilemma of sustainability of those areas
  • Opportunity in terms of environment and the quality of life
  • Challenge for social cohesion and urban development
  • Challenge to find new forms of participation for the neighbours

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