Heritage Protection as Progressive Urbanism Defending the Legacies of the Welfare State

Berlin's UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including the Palaces of Potsdam and Berlin and Museum Island, are often overshadowed by a lesser-known third site: the Berlin Modernism Housing Estates. Constructed between 1910 and 1933, these six housing estates represent innovative urban planning and architecture that significantly improved living conditions for low-income residents during Berlin's socially progressive Weimar Republic era. These estates introduced novel typologies that influenced global housing development, showcasing the city's forward-thinking approach to welfare state policies. The study highlights their exceptional architectural and urban design legacy, which continues to shape modern urbanism worldwide.

Pendlebury, J. (2025). Heritage Protection as Progressive Urbanism Defending the Legacies of the Welfare State. Built Form. LOCKSS. https://doi.org/10.63955/builtform.24