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4.5 Current Plans/Prospects
Study on “Creative milieus and open spaces in Hamburg”
The purpose of this study commissioned by the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg’s Ministry of Urban
Development and the Environment is to add the dimension of urban space to the city’s economic prospects.
Part of this study included outline solutions and targeted ways in which the cultural and creative
economy could be advanced.
The urban space and socio-economic aspects of creative milieus in Hamburg were examined and some
examples presented in case studies. In order to implement the overriding objective, six fields of action
were defined: new land use policy, user-oriented infrastructure, dynamic development procedures,
legal framework, finance/grants and communication/cooperation.
Analysis of types of milieu and locations in the case of Brandshof
The industrial and commercial area between Bille and Billhorner Brückenstrasse, known as “Brandshof”
is labelled an area that is changing radically. It is home to inspirational projects such as Kubik 2009,
the existing atelier of Marc v.d. Broek und the Oelfrue gallery. The Brandshof Festiv, which is held once
a year during the summer months, has its roots in the area of the Elbe bridges and features temporary
happenings and events.
The narrow strip around Brandshofer Dyke is a collection of commercially used and empty buildings. The
former inland shipping headquarters, a centrally situated building complex, was bought by an investor
after subculture activities had put it on the map, and is now being steadily redeveloped as a residential
and cultural site.
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