Urban development and open space decided for "Quartiere am Volkspark"

The Cobe planning team impressed the selection committee with the highest planning quality, innovative strength and sustainable concepts. The urban design and open spaces offer a high degree of flexibility, orientation and identity for the entire area. Three sub-areas have their own distinct character and yet visibly belong together.

In "Campusviertel", a system of urban squares and public functions underlines the urban character. Close to Campus West on the opposite side of Luruper Chaussee , further buildings of the University of Hamburg, including a lecture hall center, are to be located for research and learning. One of the two entrances to the new underground S-Bahn station is also planned close to the university facilities. But people also live and work in the "Campusviertel".

The basic idea of the adjacent "new garden city" to the east is linear, open residential block structures that create green courtyards and thus strengthen the neighborhood character. To the east of the future cover over the A 7, surrounded by the landscape axis Volkspark, lies the "Naturquartier". Here, the design envisages a loose, intermixed block structure that allows nature to repeatedly penetrate the spaces in between.

As the main element of the open space planning, a "green corridor" connects the sub-districts with each other, but also with the eponymous Volkspark Altona and the other surrounding green spaces. The "green corridor" fulfills many functions: for example, it absorbs rainwater, is a green landscape and a place of leisure. It also integrates part of the sports areas. Roof and façade greening of the buildings is also planned to complement the green character of the quarters at Volkspark .

Science and learning are the common thread running through all subspaces. The planned departments of the University of Hamburg (e.g. for chemistry) characterize the "Campusviertel". The schools also planned for the quarters at Volkspark as well as additional learning locations will be integrated into the ribbon as the project progresses.

The development concept provides for the neighborhood to be largely free of motorized traffic. There are plans for Mobility Hubs near the entrances to the neighborhood. In addition to the S-Bahn station, stops complement the public transport services. The principle applies: the most sustainable means of transportation is always the quickest to reach.