There’s still space for further residential development in Treptow-Köpenick. The district accounts for nearly 19 per cent of Berlin’s total area, far more than any other district. At the same time, only a little more than seven per cent of Berlin’s population lives in Treptow-Köpenick. There are plenty of green spaces and forests between the River Spree and the River Dahme. Köpenick is located where the two rivers meet. Köpenick is known as a “city on water”, and its varied historical buildings are protected as listed properties. In addition, the old city plan for Köpenick is now considered a standard for urban planning.

During the second half of the 19th century, three suburb-like communities developed outside of the old town in Köpenick. And these new communities add additional facets to an overall appearance. That is otherwise marked by listed industrial sites and villa neighbourhoods. The mixture of residential housing, shops, service companies, restaurants, and administrative facilities. In addition to cultural venues lends Köpenick a provincial feel and charm.