Mini Task: Gentrification

Hyper-Gentrification

Location: East Side Gallery, Friedrichshaine

Depicts an apartment high-rise under construction. Previously was unoccupied land due to the Berlin Wall. East Side Gallery, the remnant of the Berlin Wall increases land value through cultural capital due to its landmark status. There is also the Spree River adjacent to the apartment which will increase its value.

Modernization Phase

Location: Simplonstraße, Friedrichshaine

These used to be occupied by the working class in the early 20th century until the 70’s when people with alternative-lifestyles came in. These apartments are still affordable however gentrification will be expected to intensify in the future.

Pioneer Phase

Location: Boxhagener Platz

Area where people with alternative views or lifestyles reside. The graffiti in the area *shown in the photo) is evidence of the low level of gentrification that is being experienced. The apartment in the photo also shows neglect in its façade which is another piece of evidence.

Different Levels of Gentrification

Location: Prenzlauer Berg

The darker apartment building on the left is at a lower level of gentrification compared to the apartment building to the right. Eventually it is expected that the lower level building will look more like the other. The lesser gentrified building will have a fancier façade and balconies. Prenzlauer Berg has a high density of families and many families were seen there while walking through the neighbourhood.

Hyper-Gentrification

Location: Prenzlauer Berg

In this case the apartment building has been modified vertically with the addition of a penthouse, characteristic of hyper-gentrification.