I visited the HafenCity in Hamburg with my family yesterday. I think it's a great way of combining the old harbor structures with modern use of needed space. Small cafe's and parks are incorparated into the work and living space and gave you a rather relaxed feeling. I can't wait till the project is finished and check it out again.
HafenCity is a project of city-planning and covers an area of 157 hectares, making it one of the most prominent inner-city waterfront development projects in the world. Based on a new concept for urban living, it will increase the size of Hamburg City by 40 percent (Hamburg has a population of approx. 1.78 million, the Hamburg Metropolitan Region 4.3 million). Between the historic Speicherstadt warehouse district and the River Elbe a new city with a cosmopolitan mix of homes, service businesses, culture, leisure, tourism and commerce is emerging. Structures typical of a port will be retained. The time-frame for development of the entire area extends to circa 2025. HafenCity is already rated as the model project for international waterfront development.
For more information go to http://www.hafencity.com/en/overview.html
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already new finished structures:
Old brick buildings
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| I just love this one! |
Old and new... a perfect fit!
Relaxing in the sun
Boardwalk!
Cafe's everywhere you look
New home of the Philharmonic Orchestra:
the future Cruise Center
Hamburg's famous St. Michaelis Church, known as 'The Michel'
Wanna watch 'The Lion King'?
The Harbor as we all know it.
Coffee roasters, museum and cafe...all in one!
Yummy!
So, why don't you come to Hamburg?
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