Wünsdorf, or more precisely parts of the former military town on which Eco City is to be built, was a forbidden town for more than 100 years, and to this day there are no residents on the site. Therefore, no one has to be resettled for Eco City, as is still happening in the course of open-cast lignite mining. The location is therefore ideal and almost unique in Germany for a project of this size. In addition, Wünsdorf is in the direct vicinity of the metropolis of Berlin, which is the location of numerous research facilities and institutions required for the development of the project.
So far, there is only one initial reception facility for refugees on the site, where about 400 people currently live. Thus, all architectural and infrastructural requirements such as an accommodation, a refectory, sports facilities and administrative rooms are already in place. Thus, Eco City could be started immediately – with the conversion of the facility into the first campus neighborhood, the ecological renovation and the creation of the first gardens. Of course, with the voluntary participation of those refugees who are not allowed to work due to their residence status, but who would like to get involved.
For over 100 years, Wünsdorf on the outskirts of Berlin served as a military base and barracks town. Now a peace center is to be built here in the form of Eco City. This is not least a metamorphosis with enormous radiance.