Forum Kreuzberg is a socio-cultural living and working community located in the heart of Berlin's Kreuzberg district. Founded in 1972 by Dr. Carl-Michael Wilhelmi, it was inspired by anthroposophical principles. The community comprises over 150 people engaged in various projects, including housing, childcare, education, and cultural initiatives.
The project is organized as a cooperative, emphasizing self-governance and collective decision-making. Residents manage and maintain their own housing, while also supporting community projects and initiatives in the neighborhood and beyond. The community includes a Waldorf kindergarten for 65 children, an after-school program, and the Michael Tschechov Studio for actor training.
Forum Kreuzberg has been at the forefront of implementing climate protection measures in cooperative housing for over 20 years. Their efforts include the installation of photovoltaic systems, four combined heat and power plants, seven geothermal probes, and several air-source heat pumps. This commitment to sustainability earned them recognition in the form of the Klaus-Novy-Prize in 2022.
The project aims to empower its members to actively shape their environment and society, fostering a sense of community and shared responsibility. Forum Kreuzberg serves as an example of alternative, sustainable urban living that combines cooperative housing, ecological awareness, and social engagement.