Berlin to Fence Görlitzer Park Amid Crime Concerns

Mayor Kai Wegner defends controversial plan to install a fence around Görlitzer Park to address drug-related crime, despite local opposition.

The decision to build a fence around Görlitzer Park follows police recommendations to combat its reputation as a crime hotspot.
Mayor Wegner emphasizes that the fence is part of a broader strategy including increased lighting, park maintenance, and support services for vulnerable groups.
Critics argue that the fence may displace criminal activity to nearby areas, a concern Wegner acknowledges and plans to address with sustained police presence.
The project, opposed by the local Green-led district, is expected to cost 1.2 million euros for the fence and additional funds for lighting and staffing.
The initiative is part of a larger 30-million-euro plan agreed upon by the Senate and districts to improve safety and social conditions in the area.