SMART SPACE Hardenbergplatz

From a Station Square to a City Plaza - Co-creating and Operating Smart Spaces

The SMART SPACE Hardenbergplatz pilot project aims to transform the area in front of Bahnhof Zoologischer Garten by 2026. In collaboration with Berlin's citizens, the projects transforms the area from a typical station square into a vibrant city plaza with improved quality of stay and usage as well as smart mobility offerings. SMART SPACE Hardenbergplatz follows a transdisciplinary approach, bringing together governmental actors, businesses, and academia, whilst including citizens and users through participatory processes.

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  • INSEL-PROJEKT.BERLIN GmbH | Fotografin: Ines Grabner

    Frequently Asked Questions – SMART SPACE Hardenbergplatz

    This FAQ provides an overview of the key questions and answers about the SMART SPACE Hardenbergplatz pilot project. It explains the project’s background, objectives, subprojects, and opportunities for participation. It also places the initiative within the broader context of Berlin’s Smart City Strategy “Gemeinsam Digital: Berlin” and the nationwide Smart City Model Projects (MPSC). Click here to access the FAQ

  • INSEL-PROJEKT.BERLIN GmbH | Kartenbasis: Google Earth 2025

    Prototype 2025 – use public space with ease!

    In summer 2025, the area in front of Zoologischer Garten station will once again serve as a testing ground for innovative, common-good-oriented uses of public space as part of the ongoing pilot project. More info

  • INSEL-PROJEKT.BERLIN GmbH

    The Booking- and Negotiation Platform for public space usage

    As a core element of the pilot project, the web application enables flexible use and management of public space. More info about the platform

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    Impressions from the Pre-Test Events 2024

    This is how public space came to life in the 2024 pre-test. To the impressions

  • Ein Bild von zwei präsentierenden Personen in der Mitte der Veranstaltung.

    Fotos: INSEL-PROJEKT.BERLIN GmbH | Fotografin: Ines Grabner

    Impressions from the Kick Off of the Pre-Test 2024.

    This is how the kick-off event for the 2024 pre-test unfolded More info

  • Zwei Personen schneiden ein rotes Band durch.

    Fotos: INSEL-PROJEKT.BERLIN GmbH | Fotografin: Ines Grabner

    Impressions of the opening of the outdoor exhibition

    This is how the opening of the outdoor exhibition on Hardenbergplatz went on 24th of August 2023. To the impressions

  • Frau zeigt auf Tafeln der Ausstellung, während zwei Personen auf den Bänken sitzen.

    Fotos: INSEL-PROJEKT.BERLIN GmbH | Fotografin: Ines Grabner

    Public Participation - Your ideas for Hardenbergplatz

    Until 30 April 2024, all interested parties have the opportunity to express their views on the SMART SPACE Hardenbergplatz and get involved in the pilot project. More info

  • Die Freiluftausstellung auf dem Hardenbergplatz von oben

    Fotos: INSEL-PROJEKT.BERLIN GmbH | Fotografin: Ines Grabner

    From Forecourt to City Square – Interactive Exhibition with Seating Options on Hardenbergplatz

    Here you can access the info-exhibition at Hardenbergplatz! To the exhibition.

  • The Workshop on Users and Usages

    On March, 2nd 2023 the GD:B process entered the next phase. To the retrospective

  • The Expert Dialogue

    The expert dialogue took place at the Change Hub on January 26, 2023. Take a look here

The goals of the project

To make spaces like Hardenbergplatz more demand-oriented in the future, it requires new forms of managing public areas, such as innovative operating models.

Within the SMART SPACE Hardenbergplatz project, the following goals are intended to be achieved:

  • Identifying existing usage demands and conflicts at Hardenbergplatz.
  • Enhancing the flexibility and efficient management of the public space.
  • Developing a scalable and transferable operating model that can be applied to similar squares throughout the city and country.
  • Creating a prototypical negotiation platform, using smart technologies.
  • Improving local mobility connectivity by offering a broader range of options.
  • Enhancing the quality of stay and the quality of usage through temporary placemaking interventions using pop-up strategies.

These goals aim to transform Hardenbergplatz into a more responsive and user-centric space, utilizing innovative approaches to manage and optimize its functionality and its appeal.

Contact

Christin Heda (Project Management)

Bezirksamt Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf

E-Mail

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Project Partners

These organisations are working together on the SMART SPACE Hardenbergplatz pilot project.