Focus on the Grasbrook

Andreas Schneider in the podcast "Maike in the harbor"

Grasbrook is the focus of the latest episode of the "Maike im Hafen" podcast. Andreas Schneider, one of two area coordinators, talks to Maike Brunk about the development of the new district and the vision for the future.

Two people recording a podcast, maps visible in the background

Martha Hilscher


A look behind the scenes of urban development

Andreas Schneider gives personal insights into his professional career in open space and urban planning, which has led him to his current task: the development of a new district that combines urban life, sustainability, innovation and the challenges of a special city and harbor location.


The topics in the podcast:

The history of Grasbrook: from the first plans for the Olympic Games to today's neighborhood development.

The current status: Where does the project stand and what are the next steps?

Who is the district being built for? A district for diversity and sustainability.

Green district: A spacious park as a recreational area with play and sports facilities will be a central component of the new district.

Mobility and connections: With the planned subway station Moldauhafen and the bridge to Veddel , Grasbrook is to be optimally connected

Visualization: Green park in Grasbrook with wooden buildings, the Elbe flows on the left

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Together for the future of Hamburg

In this interview, Andreas Schneider explains how the plans for Grasbrook contribute to a liveable and sustainable city. Listen in now:

Maike in the harbor - Die Hafenschnackerin - New Grasbrook district

2560 1291 Grasbrook Hamburg