Groß Borstel: In der Masch

The subarea known as In der Masch gives this part of Groß Borstel a more precise local identity. It is best understood through the immediate combination of housing, everyday routes, nearby open space and the way local streets connect with the rest of the district. Treating In der Masch separately helps expose small-scale differences in urban form and daily life that are easily lost when Groß Borstel is described only as one large area. Its older centre retains village traces and local reference points such as the Stavenhagenhaus, while the surrounding streets range from modest detached homes to substantial villas and small apartment buildings. Mature trees, gardens and pockets of woodland give much of the district a calm, enclosed atmosphere. The Tarpenbek and nearby Eppendorfer Moor form valuable green corridors for walking and cycling and provide a natural counterweight to the airport and major roads. Bus connections are important because there is no rail station within the district.