Initiative StadtNeudenken is a Berlin-based organization that has been advocating for a community-oriented and sustainable urban development policy since 2011. The initiative brings together individuals from various fields such as urban planning, architecture, science, art, culture, economy, and social services. Their primary goal is to promote self-determined, cooperative, and socially balanced urban development in Berlin.
StadtNeudenken operates as a network of over 1000 individuals and organizations who have signed their founding manifesto and position paper. The organization regularly hosts networking meetings, working groups, and coordination activities. One of their key formats is the "Runder Tisch Liegenschaftspolitik" (Round Table on Real Estate Policy), which convenes three to four times a year. This platform brings together representatives from civil society, politics, administration, science, and economy to discuss urban development and real estate policy issues on an equal footing.
Key topics include the promotion of community-oriented land use, such as through the use of heritable building rights and concept-based allocation processes. The organization also emphasizes the importance of transparency and civic participation in urban planning decisions. Through their activities, StadtNeudenken aims to counteract the privatization of public land and promote a more inclusive and sustainable urban development policy in Berlin. Their work is supported by a diverse network of stakeholders committed to shaping the city's future.