Bülowviertel

The Bülowviertel in Leipzig's Volkmarsdorf district is the best example of what can happen when the residents of a city take the design of their neighborhood into their own hands. The beautiful Wilhelminian-style architecture was long threatened by decay. In 2009, the Bülowviertel e.V. association was founded, which works together with the residents to make the district liveable and save the old buildings. The project has been successful thanks to unusual concepts such as cooperative models, studios and project houses. The Bülowviertel is particularly popular with young families and students, which is why it is one of Leipzig's youngest districts. The sense of community and creative ideas are what make this spot in the east of Leipzig so special. This is celebrated, for example, at the annual BülowSTRASSENMUSIKfestival.