Protest against Amazon Tower: Friedrichshain defends itself against gentrification!

Protest against Amazon Tower: Friedrichshain defends itself against gentrification!

In Friedrichshain, the Amazon Tower causes excitement! The impressive, mirrored building protrudes over the surrounding area and has become a symbol for gentrification. An alliance of climate, urban and rental initiatives demonstrated last Saturday to protest against the settlement of the large corporation. Critics such as Kim Smith emphasize that the new office space in an already tense housing market is not necessary, while around six percent of the office space is empty in Berlin.

The concern for social repression and rising rental prices is expressed loudly. Smith warns that the tower increases the attractiveness of the neighborhood for corporations, but endangers the living environment of the residents. Amazon tries to give a positive coat of paint with non -profit initiatives, but many residents see this skeptically. In the meantime, the company is gradually moving into the new tower, without major celebrations - a sign that resistance is taken seriously. The demonstrators demand that urban development should serve people and not the corporations.

For more information on the background and developments, see the article on www.nd-aktuell.de .