Spatial Politics of Cultural Production: Negotiating Workspaces and Resisting Displacement at Industrial Heritage Sites in Berlin

Janet Merkel
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Janet Merkel: Department of Urban and Regional Economics, Technische Universität Berlin, Germany

Urban Planning, 2024, vol. 9

Abstract: Derelict industrial spaces have been crucial spatial resources for artists and cultural production for decades, often forming vibrant cultural clusters. However, these spaces are increasingly threatened by speculative real-estate development and displacement through more “productive” creative industries. The case of Alte Münze in Berlin provides empirical insight into the politics, practices, and strategies essential for preserving these heritage sites in the long term for cultural use. This research underscores the need for supportive planning regulations that combine cultural policy with urban planning, advocate for public-civic partnerships, and promote public or community-based ownership models. The findings extend to small-scale manufacturers and businesses facing similar challenges in maintaining workspaces amid competitive urban land use pressures.

Keywords: cultural clusters; cultural production; displacement; industrial heritage; spatial cultural policy; workspaces (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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DOI: 10.17645/up.8269

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