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Oberbillwerder: Hamburg's new district should invite you to do sports!
Oberbillwerder in Hamburg: The largest development project will start in 2027 with 6,500 apartments, exercise spaces and sports facilities.
Oberbillwerder: Hamburg's new district should invite you to do sports!
In a world in which exercise and quality of life are becoming increasingly important, the new Oberbillwerder residential area in Hamburg will be a showcase project for modern urban planning. Construction of this large-scale development project is scheduled to begin in 2027, which will be the second largest of its kind in the city, just after the famous HafenCity.
With an area of 120 hectares, space is to be created in Oberbillwerder for 6,500 apartments, which will provide a home for around 15,000 people. Great importance is placed on a livable, inclusive and environmentally friendly district that encourages citizens to exercise. Architect Harald Fux from Raum + has designed a comprehensive sports and exercise strategy for the new district. His goal: The residents should be motivated to move actively.
A concept for movement
A central concern of the project is to create attractive areas for activities such as walking, running and cycling. The planners are faced with the challenge of making the movement spaces friction-free. In order to meet the needs of residents, it is important that urban planners develop empathy for their living realities and movement habits.
The planning is supplemented by valuable input from clubs and working groups, which is incorporated into the master plan. The sports facilities should not only meet local requirements, but also be tailored to the target groups in terms of content. Plans include, among other things, a swimming pool for children and a medical center for older residents, which will ensure holistic care in the district.
Another aspect that cannot be neglected is the needs of citizens: seating, drinking fountains and shaded areas are essential for well-being. In addition, school and club sports facilities will be accessible to the general public, which will strengthen the community and promote integration. The schools in Oberbillwerder are planning to open their sports facilities even before school starts.
Best practice from Vienna
The flavor of the project is also evident in successful examples such as the running track in Hannah Arendt Park in Vienna. Such public offerings offer something for everyone and show how important it is to make exercise spaces accessible to everyone. The city's development company attaches great importance to creating low-threshold sports offerings that benefit all age groups.
The plans also visit traffic calming measures, wide sidewalks, parks and playgrounds. Offers such as skating spots and BMX tracks are also on the agenda to expand the variety of sports options.
Cooperative planning involving the city administration, sports organizations and school representatives is intended to support the implementation of these visionary ideas. This collaboration is supported by comprehensive data analysis so that policy goals can be clearly formulated and effectively pursued. The sports development plan ensures that the needs of citizens are also taken into account in the long term.
Oberbillwerder could quickly become a model for other urban projects. The focus on promoting physical activity and health awareness could inspire not only Hamburg, but also other cities to take similar paths.