What if I told you that this urban oasis we’re standing in, Ab geht die Lucie, was once a barren concrete expanse? Imagine a whole football field of nothing but gray pavement. That was Ab geht die Lucie back in 2003. It cost a fortune, a million euros to be precise, all for a space that sat empty for a decade. But the people of Neustadt had a different vision. They saw the potential for a green haven, a place for community and connection, right here in the heart of the city. In 2013, a group of neighbors, inspired by the nearby Hansa retirement home and a kindergarten, decided to take action. They called their initiative “Ab geht die Lucie!” and with the support of the KulturPflanzen e.V. association, they started transforming this neglected space. Imagine their determination, hauling water from hydrants and running extension cords from the retirement home just to keep their plants alive and events powered. Their persistence paid off. Today, Ab geht die Lucie flourishes with flowers, vegetables, and a vibrant community spirit. It stands as a testament to what can be achieved when people come together with a shared vision, turning a concrete jungle into a green and thriving gathering place. And the best part? Ab geht die Lucie isn’t just a pretty face. It’s a shining example of urban climate adaptation, helping to combat the effects of heat and heavy rainfall through its lush greenery and permeable surfaces.
Getreideverkehrsanlage, Silo I
What if these walls could talk? Here at the Getreideverkehrsanlage, Silo I, they’d whisper tales of a Bremen brimming with