Gesundbrunnen: Koloniestraße

Koloniestraße runs through Wedding and is known for its dense residential structure, diverse population and active street life. The defining local feature of Koloniestraße is the continuity of residential streets, courtyards, entrances and short routes to everyday services. How Koloniestraße is used over the course of the day depends on the relationship between building scale, street greenery and the small spaces used repeatedly by residents. Koloniestraße lies in the borough of Mitte, about 5.0 km north of central Berlin. Koloniestraße merges gradually into Soldiner Straße and Hausotterplatz; building scale, street activity and open space change before any clear boundary is felt. Around Koloniestraße, even a few minutes on foot can bring noticeable changes in noise, greenery and access to everyday services. Together, these elements make the quality of ordinary daily life rather than a single landmark central to the identity of Koloniestraße.