Neukölln: Rollberg

Rollberg in Neukölln is a dense residential area with a strong social mix and a distinct neighborhood identity. The defining local feature of Rollberg is the overlap of dense housing, shops, services, active ground floors and strong transport routes. How Rollberg is used over the course of the day depends on frequent pedestrian movement and the quick change between busy main streets and quieter courtyards. Rollberg lies in the borough of Neukölln, about 5.2 km south of central Berlin. The transitions from Rollberg toward Körnerpark and Flughafenstraße are gradual, marked by changes in building form, traffic and greenery. The immediate streets and open spaces give Rollberg a recognisable local identity of its own. The character of Rollberg is clearest along everyday routes between homes, public space and nearby destinations. Together, these elements make the intensity of everyday city life at a distinctly local scale central to the identity of Rollberg.