Panel: City as factory

How logistics and master plans change city life

Dialogue

German / English simultaneous translation /

Wie Logistik und Masterpläne das Leben in der Stadt verändern

The booming logistics industry provides complex supply chains around the world in order to deliver goods in demand as fast and cost-efficient as possible. Logistics have not only revolutionized our general idea of how goods are produced and distributed, they have also expanded the scope of consumption and produced new work relations. While some sit on their couch, shop online, and enjoy their urban lifestyle, others struggle under precarious working conditions. Almost unnoticed, the logistics industry has developed into the third strongest economic power in Germany. At the same time, this has tremendous effects on the fabric of our cities. Invited by FFT Düsseldorf, which will move into its new venue in the city’s former main post office by 2021, an interdisciplinary group of urban scientists has analyzed the connections between logistics and city development. They will comment on the findings of the “Case Study Düsseldorf” under the heading “city as factory.”

With Jochen Becker, Klaus Ronneberger, Kathrin Tiedemann, Michael Zinganel / Performance: Hauke Heumann, Visuals: Jan Lemitz / Moderation: Elisa Bertuzzo.

Dates

Past

Credits

“Claiming Common Spaces” – A project by the Alliance of International Production Houses, funded by the Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and the Media.

Location

HAU2

Hallesches Ufer 34, 10963 Berlin

There are two marked parking spots in front of the building. Barrier-free restroom facilities are available. Four relaxed seats are available in the first row of HAU2. Tickets for wheelchair users and accompanying persons can also be booked via the ticketing system. If you need help, please contact our Ticketing & Service team at +49 (0)30 259004-27 or send us an email to
tickets@hebbel-am-ufer.de.

Latest information for arrival:

There is currently a construction site on Hallesches Ufer between Wilhelmstraße and Möckernbrücke underground station. There is a divided replacement route for pedestrians (right) and cyclists (left), which are separated by a yellow ground line. The carriageway is narrowed to one lane.

Travelling to HAU2 via U Hallesches Tor:

If you are coming from Hallesches Tor underground station, you will have to use an alternative footpath from Wilhelmstraße / Hallesches Ufer junction, which is separated from the carriageway by a construction fence – the actual footpath is currently closed. Please note: the alternative route is also used by cyclists. Pedestrians should keep to the right. We therefore currently recommend that visually impaired or blind visitors come to the HAU with an accompanying person.

Arrival HAU2 via U Möckernbrücke:

When you leave Möckernbrücke underground station, please stay on the footpath on the canal side until you reach Hallesches Ufer / Großbeerenstraße junction – the opposite side is currently closed due to construction work.

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