Berlin's Post-War Highway: A Symbol of City's Transformation
The construction of the Berlin urban highway, a significant post-war development, has had far-reaching impacts on the city's landscape and history. Initiated in the mid-1950s, it prioritized modern urban planning over rebuilding war-damaged neighborhoods. The vision for this new city was largely shaped by architects like Hans Scharoun and Hermann Jansen, who favored a car-oriented design with separate living and working quarters.
The highway's original plans were ambitious, with the A106 intended to stretch from Schöneberg via Kreuzberg to Köpenick. This would have seen it intersect with other highways like the A103, A102, and A100 at various points in Kreuzberg. However, the construction of the Berlin Wall in 1961 delayed and eventually halted the realization of the 'South Tangent' in Kreuzberg.
Post-war traffic planners of West Berlin also intended to build a federal highway (Bundesstraße 106) through Kreuzberg. However, these plans were not taken up again after the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989. The highway's construction was influenced by architects' visions, with Hans Scharoun's 'collective plan' envisioning a car-centric new city with distinct working and living areas.
The Berlin urban highway's construction, driven by post-war urban planning visions, has significantly shaped the city's landscape. Despite initial ambitious plans, its realization was impacted by historical events like the construction of the Berlin Wall. Today, it stands as a testament to the city's resilience and transformation, even as some of its original plans remain unfulfilled.
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