MVRDV's plans for the revitalisation of a former US army barracks will breathe new life and welcome a new era for the Franklin Mitte neighbourhood in Mannheim, Germany. This 144-hectare site will be homely and offer mixed typologies and developments; it is set to include a central 'hub', a green hill made from demolished barracks buildings offering a panoramic view of the new developments, housing within it a programme of shops, restaurants, cafes and community spaces.