Prinz Eugen Park is an innovative urban development project in Munich, Germany, built on the site of a former military barracks. The project, which began construction in 2017, features approximately 1,800 apartments, with a focus on creating a sustainable and socially inclusive community.
A highlight of Prinz Eugen Park is its ecological model settlement, comprising about 570 apartments built entirely in timber or timber-hybrid construction. This makes it the largest contiguous timber housing estate in Germany, showcasing Munich's commitment to sustainable urban development and climate protection. The use of wood construction has resulted in significant CO2 emission savings compared to traditional building methods.
The development emphasizes social sustainability through a mix of housing types catering to various income levels. It includes subsidized rentals, cooperatives, and privately-owned apartments. Community facilities such as kindergartens, a neighborhood center, a covered marketplace, and spaces for urban gardening foster a strong sense of community.
Prinz Eugen Park also prioritizes eco-friendly mobility, offering car-sharing stations, shared bicycles and cargo bikes, and e-charging stations. The project's success has influenced Munich's future urban planning, with the city now requiring 50% of new projects on municipal land to use wood construction, setting a new standard for sustainable urban development in Germany.