Neu-Hohenschönhausen

Neu-Hohenschönhausen is a residential neighborhood in Lichtenberg that was largely built in the 1980s and today consists mainly of mid- to high-rise residential blocks. The area is densely populated and includes various shops and service facilities concentrated around central plaza areas.

The neighborhood was established in 1984 as a mass housing project intended to create homes for many families. Systematic construction over the following years shaped the modern character of the district.

The neighborhood developed with its own community spirit, where residents regularly gather at local festivals and events to connect. People actively shape the public spaces, particularly around the central squares where daily life unfolds.

The neighborhood is most easily reached by public transport, with several stations providing access to different parts of the area. Pedestrians and cyclists can move easily on well-developed pathways, and most daily errands can be completed on foot.

The neighborhood stands out for its radical modernity – in just a few years, a complete new town emerged here for tens of thousands of people. This rapid transformation from open land to dense residential area makes it a rare example of large-scale city planning from that era.