The gaps are closing, and everything that lay fallow is being built upon. We walk past urban wastelands and view them with a bit of frustration and regret as temporary places that once were something or could become something. But what happens if we change our perspective and see them as places full of possibilities?

In this audio walk, various protagonists from the neighborhood take us on a fantasy journey through open spaces and share how they have transformed them into their playgrounds. They lead us to a paradise island and a wild adventure spot, invite us for a drink at their favorite bar, show us a war bunker, and accompany us on an art safari through an industrial area. In these places, we experience the freedom to imagine anything we want – even if only for a short time.

The walk can be listened to directly through the browser on your smartphone, but we recommend downloading the Guidemate app. The route is not accessible. Additional materials and details can be found at: https://c-makers.de/brachland.

The "Brachland" project was produced by Katya Romanova as part of her bachelor's thesis at HTW Berlin and was released on August 26, 2022. Since this project has no funding, any donation is welcome: PayPal [email protected] (brachland).