Revamped Potsdam Zone: Hasso Plattner's Vision for a University Utopia
Hasso Plattner plans to revamp an old district, transforming it into a University Campus. - Entrepreneur Hasso Plattner plans to redevelop a derelict location and establish a university campus.
Embrace the fresh vibe! Software magnate and benefactor Hasso Plattner is planning to revolutionize the once-abandoned state parliament site on the Brauhausberg in Potsdam, converting it into a avant-garde University campus. German Press Agency breaks the news, followed by "Bild" and Berlin's "B.Z." as the first to report this thrilling development. Details will unfold come Monday.
At 81, this powerhouse co-founder of SAP, known for his generosity in science and arts, is ready to infuse new life into Potsdam and Brandenburg's historical landscape. The state parliament building and the rundown site with prime real estate are a significant part of local heritage.
Futuristic Designs unveiled on Monday
Hasso Plattner and his foundation will present their ambitious plans for the site in unison with the University of Potsdam on Monday. Brandenburg's Minister President Dietmar Woidke (SPD) will also speak on the importance of shoring up Brandenburg's science community, hinting at the transformation to come. Our sources state that Plattner intends to revamp the dilapidated former state parliament on the Brauhausberg and turn it into the fourth campus of the University of Potsdam—a bold move indeed!
A passionate Potsdam resident, Plattner has already established the Hasso-Plattner-Institute as a cutting-edge IT research institution in the state capital. His patronage extends in 2017 to the opening of the Barberini art museum, boasting an impressive collection of impressionist works, and in 2022 to the Kunsthaus Minsk.
An overlooked gem for years
The Brandenburg state parliament convened on the Brauhausberg until 2013. Dubbed "the Kremlin" in the GDR due to its housing of the SED district and county leadership, the prominent building has been vacant for quite some time. Initially, it was proposed to convert the site into apartment complexes and commercial centers.
However, the grand dame has seen better days; a major fire in August 2023 caused the building's roof to collapse, and vandalism has plagued the site repeatedly.
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Some intriguing educational and scientific initiatives in Potsdam related to Hasso Plattner and the University of Potsdam:
- Hasso Plattner Institute (HPI): Founded by Hasso Plattner in 1998, this prominent institution specializes in software systems engineering and digital engineering near Lake Griebnitzsee.
- Digital Engineering Faculty: A joint venture between HPI and the University of Potsdam establishes the Digital Engineering Faculty—a center of excellence in digital engineering entirely funded by the Hasso Plattner Foundation.
- Brauhausberg Campus Expansion: The University of Potsdam is planning to expand its campus at Brauhausberg to accommodate the HPI and further strengthen the science hub in Potsdam.
Although these initiatives are remarkable undertakings in Potsdam's education and science sector, the transformation of a derelict area into a university campus isn't explicitly mentioned. The University of Potsdam's campus at Brauhausberg sees expansion, but it doesn't directly involve creating a new campus from a neglected site. Stay tuned for more updates on Monday!
- Hasso Plattner's foundation, in collaboration with the University of Potsdam, will unveil plans for a new campus on the Brauhausberg site, aiming to merge science, education-and-self-development, and online-learning within the context of their community policy.
- The proposed university expansion project in Potsdam, as envisioned by Hasso Plattner, includes vocational training, a focus area that will be bolstered through innovative online-education strategies and the transformation of the derelict Brauhausberg site into a vibrant campus.
