Overview
- State housing company WBM says the on-site activity at the former SEZ was preparatory work for demolition.
- Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg’s building chief halted the work, alleging it was unlawful.
- Senator Christian Gaebler told the Abgeordnetenhaus he sees no illegal activity and no reason to act against WBM.
- Gaebler said non-residential structures generally do not require a permit, with the open question being whether notification obligations were met.
- A binding plan set under Karin Lompscher foresees roughly 500 apartments and a new school, and Gaebler prioritized delivering that housing while criticizing repeated objections from Left and Green lawmakers.