Jahnstadion in Prenzlauer Berg: Court Imposes Demolition Stop - Due to Sparrows

Landmark Victory for Nature Conservation

In a landmark victory for nature conservation, a Berlin court has imposed a stop on the demolition of Jahnstadion in Prenzlauer Berg due to the presence of protected sparrows.

The court's decision is a major setback for the plans of a developer to build luxury apartments on the site of the stadium.

Sparrows Protected by Law

The sparrows in Jahnstadion are protected under German law, which prohibits the killing or disturbance of birds during their breeding season, which runs from March 1st to September 30th.

The court found that the developer's plans would have a significant impact on the sparrows' breeding grounds and would likely lead to their deaths.

Developer Ordered to Take Measures

The court has ordered the developer to take measures to protect the sparrows, including installing nesting boxes and providing food and water.

The developer has also been ordered to pay the costs of the legal proceedings.

Victory for Jahnstadion's Friends

The court's decision is a victory for the Friends of Jahnstadion, a group of local residents who have been fighting to save the stadium from demolition.

The group welcomed the court's decision and said it hoped that the developer would now abandon its plans to build luxury apartments on the site.

National Significance

The Jahnstadion is a nationally significant landmark and is home to one of the oldest football clubs in Germany, BFC Dynamo.

The stadium was built in 1956 and has a capacity of over 10,000 people.

Calls for Permanent Protection

The Friends of Jahnstadion are now calling for the stadium to be permanently protected from demolition.

The group is also urging the Berlin authorities to take steps to ensure that other green spaces in the city are not lost to development.