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Whistles for Wowereit at Tempelhof park opening
Published: 8 May 10 15:34 CET | Print version
Online: http://www.thelocal.de/society/20100508-27067.html
Around 50 demonstrators whistled through Berlin mayor Klaus Wowereit's speech at the opening of a new park on the former Tempelhof airfield on Saturday.
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An unnamed demonstrator said that protest was meant to warn against rising rents in the area, and added, "The park should be open for all, at night as well."
The decision to install a fence has been criticized by left-wing groups and local residents. Demonstrations were also planned in local districts to draw attention to the socially disadvantaged allegedly being driven from the area.
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Berlin's urban development senator Ingeborg Junge-Reyer attempted to quiet the demonstrators by saying they should try to win by arguments, not volume. She was applauded by many of those attending.
Wowereit used his speech to highlight the historical importance of the old airfield.
"The Allies risked their lives to secure Berliners their freedom. That will always be associated with Tempelhof," he said, before adding, "This is the beginning of a fantastic development."
The new Tempelhof park is the biggest park in the city, and some 200,000 visitors are expected to join the opening celebrations at the weekend.
DPA/The Local (news@thelocal.de)
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So this is really a story about 50 people having a whinge that they can't vandalise and graffiti in the cover of darkness.
Tempelhove was first mentioned in a 1247 deed issued at Walkenried Abbey as a Komturhof (commander's court, the smallest holding entity of a military order) of the Knights Templars. - wiki
Evenually Our park kiddos.
Maybe a few Euro could help with all the Bankrupt Social States in the EU?
Then again, hey, the US has the same Social Programs as the EU now. I wonder how long it will take the US before the money to runs out. Maybe Africa will bail us out after the Climate Change/Carbon Credit cheque clears.
The building was to me a marvel of intrigue, because of it¦#39;s size, construction, and history. I was impressed at the way the 12 towers supported the roof over the hangers, the central utility system, railway (it is probably gone now) the interconnectedness of the massive structure.
I suppose the sheep that used to graze between the runways are gone too. The story really brings back memories of happier times, good friends, and a beautiful city.
Thanks
Charlie
did you ever play basketball on the court upstairs in the terminal?
Yes I did, played on one of the noontime intramural teams. Must have been 1966 - 1967. Wasn't good enough to play on the Base Team..
Appartments can be built anywhere. B|ut parks can never be created from brown sites.