as the "Kiez" following Hamburg's example. Also in smaller cities, some districts may be referred to as a "Kiez", especially when there are vital scenes of culture, pubs and clubs – an example being the KTV, a district of Rostock. The more standard German term for a neighborhood in the sense of "where one lives" is Viertel 'quarter'. References German words and phrases Human habitats Urban planning in Germany Culture in Berlin Culture in Hamburg Hanover