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weiße stadt


The Weiße Stadt, or White City, is a prominent housing estate located in the Reinickendorf district of Berlin. Constructed between 1929 and 1931, it is recognized as one of the six estates that form the Berlin Modernism Housing Estates, which are collectively designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This settlement is notable for its innovative design and is the last of the housing estates built during the Weimar Republic. It was developed to address the severe housing shortage of the time and is distinguished by its white facades, modernist architecture, and the incorporation of green spaces to create a harmonious living environment. The Weiße Stadt remains a testament to the progressive urban planning and architectural practices of its era.