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Mariannenplatz
Neighborhood Management
Mariannenplatz
Naunynstraße 73
10997 Berlin
Phone: +49 (0)30--61201880
qm-mariannenplatz@jugendwohnen-berlin.de
www.qm-mariannenplatz.de
Implementing partner: Jugendwohnen im Kiez e.V.
The ample area “Bethaniengelände“ together
with the “Mariannenplatz“ and the adjacent
“Feuerwehrbrunnenplatz“ o�er attractive
public space and help to maintain a positive
attitude towards life.
With 300 residents per hectare this area has a
high population density. The residential area
exhibits old buildings as well as social housing
buildings from the 1970‘s. It is characterized by
small retailers and service companies and also
some restaurants.
The “Mariannenplatz“ neighborhood is well
known beyond the area for its many cultural
activities and projects. The residents strongly
identify with their neighborhood. In the 1960,
many Turkish guest workers and their families
settled here. The majority of residents are fami
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The Neighborhood Management area “Mariannenplatz“ is situated in the district “Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg“, in the former “SO 36“ area.
The close underground and several bus lines provide a good connection to the public transport system. By its less exposed location this
part of Kreuzberg can be quali�ed as a comparatively calm neighborhood.
lies with a migrant background. However,
increasing unemployment and high �uctuation
led to social problems in the “Kiez”. The proportion
of young population is above average.
The youth often lack perspective, so
drug dealing, violence and crime are present
in the neighborhood. Furthermore,
dissolving family structures, language
barriers and a lack of educational opportunities
a�ect their career and social
development.
Approximately 39% of the residents receive
state aid. For these reasons, the neighborhood
was designated as a Neighborhood Management
area in 2005. Since funding started
around Euro 9,500,000 from project funds
were granted.