Political Forum "Responsibility for the Night: The Future of Club Culture in Berlin"

As the culmination of the all-day conference "Club & Space – Opportunities through Club-Cultural Location Development," the forum brings together stakeholders from club culture, the real estate industry, politics, and administration.

Insights from workshops and discussions will be directly incorporated into the debate, where political decision-makers will discuss concrete perspectives and measures for the future of Berlin's club culture. Club culture is an economic driver, a social meeting place, and a defining element of urban identity – yet it is under pressure due to space scarcity, uncertain funding, and a lack of planning integration.

The event aims to collaboratively develop sustainable concepts, strengthen networks, and move from short-term solutions to long-term urban development policies.

The focus is on questions about the long-term security of club locations, the role of club culture in urban development, and ways to create resilient, livable, and affordable cities.

Political Forum: "Responsibility for the Night: The Future of Club Culture in Berlin"

Focus: Future-Oriented Framework for Club Culture

• Introduction of grandfathering provisions for existing clubs
  
• Cultural zones in the zoning plan
  
• Integrating cultural uses into urban development contracts
  
• Introduction of the "Agent of Change" principle
  
• Crafting Cultural Strategies: Strategic planning in cities and regions
  
• Financial security and framework conditions for club culture venues
  
• Party platforms and their relevance to club culture
  

With:

• Werner Graf (Member of the Berlin House of Representatives, Alliance 90/The Greens)
  
• Dennis Haustein (Member of the Berlin House of Representatives, CDU)
  
• Tamara Lüdke (Member of the Berlin House of Representatives, SPD)
  
• Niklas Schenker (Member of the Berlin House of Representatives, The Left Party)
  
• Moderated by: Marcel Weber (Chairman of Clubcommission Berlin e.V.)
  

(In German. An English translation is offered.)