The new office building at the end of the street is apparently growing by the hour. Every morning on her way to the S-Bahn station she wonders how high the glass tower is actually going to grow.

Composed by Christoph Lienemann

The letter in the mailbox is accompanied by a rent increase in the not-so-large apartment. How is the young family supposed to continue living here without any problems? This slightly dark track with hip-hop influences is suitable for reports about the dark side of current housing policy.

Composed by Christoph Lienemann

Glittering arpeggios accompany the company boss's appearance. At an internal company presentation, he reports on the planned restructuring and redevelopment of a historic district. Radiant, carefree, modern.

Composed by Christoph Lienemann

Until recently, in the former working-class neighborhood, people were more likely to play streetball than tennis, eat currywurst than goji berries, and meet up in front of the Späti rather than consume canapés and white wine spritzers at the vernissage. Progress or the end of the line?

Composed by Christoph Lienemann

The investor looks proudly at the newly erected monument in steel and glass, which towers over the neighboring baroque church on the historic market square by more than a few meters. "A real game changer for the region," he says to himself, and is already mentally preparing the opening speech on Friday afternoon.

Composed by Christoph Lienemann

Slightly slow track for reports on the dark side of gentrification such as housing shortages, high rents or the displacement of entire social groups.

Composed by Christoph Lienemann

Walking through the local neighborhood. Uncertainty. Will the promised changes really bring improvements on the way to the 15-minute city, or are the political efforts just smoke and mirrors?

Composed by Christoph Lienemann

Ticking, puffing electronic track for startup portraits, impressive product presentations from the world of technology and mobility or science magazines.

Composed by Christoph Lienemann

Flowing, housey track for optimistic images. Energetic and future-oriented.

Composed by Christoph Lienemann

Gentrification often results in the displacement of lower-income residents who can no longer afford rising rents. Traditional communities and local cultures disappear, while higher-priced shops and housing change the social structure. It also increases social inequality, as only wealthier people can afford the newly gentrified neighborhoods.

Composed by Christoph Lienemann

The development machine rattles along inexorably, bringing with it irreversible changes in the neighborhood. Slightly threatening, urban, cool.

Composed by Christoph Lienemann

Ticking hi-hats and bell-like sounds create the perfect soundscape for documentaries about social hotspots, youth culture or urban sports.

Composed by Christoph Lienemann

So-called social hotspots are a popular topic for social reports or TV series that depict everyday life in the neighborhood in a more or less realistic way.

Composed by Christoph Lienemann

Riot in the city park: structural changes and the arrival of a newly formed, particularly self-confident youth gang cause temporary chaos.

Composed by Christoph Lienemann

Ticking track for investigative journalism and thought-provoking reports on global politics and corruption.

Composed by Christoph Lienemann

The phrase "knuckle down" means to commit yourself seriously and intently to a task or project, often after a period of distraction or procrastination. It is often used to express a willingness to work hard and focus on the effort necessary to achieve a goal or overcome a challenge.

Composed by Christoph Lienemann

Finally the weekend! The office worker rushes out of the cubicle and takes the new fully automated tram straight to the after-work club. With reverberating house music and a cool Prosecco, the daily grind can be danced away quickly. Liberating, ready for a vacation, full of life.

Composed by Christoph Lienemann