A blank white page. Isn't it intriguing how it all begins there? For Berlin-Brandenburg, that blank page became "21BB." A book. A vision. A challenge. A place where over 6 million people dream, live, and grow. So here’s a thought: what if this region—the beating heart of Germany—could become a blueprint for cities everywhere?
Big ideas like "circular economies" and "urban design" get thrown around. Sounds heavy, right? But here, they’re just pieces of a bigger puzzle—possibilities waiting to take shape. Berlin-Brandenburg isn’t just catching up with the 21st century; it’s putting on its running shoes and sprinting ahead. The book asks one big, bold question: what kind of community do we want? For me. For you. For all of us.
What’s Inside?
Pages filled with maps, words, and illustrations. But really, it’s more like a toolkit for dreaming. It starts with reflections—kind of like stretching before a run—thoughts about big parks, sustainability, and how cities treat their people and spaces today. Then come the blueprints. Literal blueprints. Bold new projects and creative student designs from The University of Texas at Austin. The kind of ideas that make you pause. Some are daring. Some are wild. They all spill onto maps and charts, showing what Berlin-Brandenburg *is*—but what it could be.
And the ending? Oh, it’s a vision. Hoidn Wang Partner’s proposal doesn’t pull punches. It’s ambitious. A little scary. But it's also thrilling. When was the last time someone dreamed small and changed the world?
Why Does It Matter?
Because cities aren’t just buildings and streets. They’re for people. For their dreams. For their messy, beautiful lives. 21BB Model Region Berlin-Brandenburg dreams of a place where urban buzz meets green serenity. Public spaces feel personal, where "circular economy" isn’t just a phrase—it’s a way of life.
