For some it is unused capital investment for us it is the possibility of creative development. Free spaces like open houses, alternative centres or generous green areas encourage us to dream, to try and to tackle new challenges. No matter is you conceptualize lectures, want to throw awesome parties or concerts - these types of spaces make your ideas possible without huge expenses. Simultaneously they are safe spaces for people who want to express their identity far away from social discrimination. What we have been wittnessing for the last few months is that those kind of spaces are in danger because of influental investors. Free spaces like Havanna 8 become an easy prey. Likewise, free areas surrounding Café Trauma are supposed to be sold to rich private investors for building an expensive retirement home. The city does not try to cooperate beyond generations to find a solution.
Inclusive series of events such as the Bildungsfest have shown what happens if people can enjoy themselves freely. They contribute to a positive and open view of the city and the university. We as SDS want to actively preserve and enlarge these free spaces.