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Climate change is attacking: Innovative projects are transforming Swabia!
With a digital climate action plan, Neu-Ulm is relying on innovative strategies to adapt to climate change and protect the city center.
Climate change is attacking: Innovative projects are transforming Swabia!
The effects of climate change are already noticeable in Swabia and the Allgäu. Extreme heat, long dry periods and heavy rain events are forcing cities and communities to adapt their settlement structures accordingly. In order to meet the challenges of climate change, the Free State of Bavaria has launched the “Climate Change(t) City Center” funding initiative, which supports forward-looking projects for climate-friendly interior development. This reports Allgäu hit.
This initiative supports numerous flagship projects in the region that aim to implement innovative solutions to adapt to climatic changes. Some of these projects are presented below.
Showcase projects in Swabia
InImmenstadtThe multi-purpose hall will be demolished to make room for an expanded courtyard garden. Multifunctional use with natural, festival and play gardens not only improves biodiversity, but also optimizes the infiltration of heavy rain. The total costs amount to 1.8 million euros, of which 1.6 million euros are covered by funding.
Kemptenis also at the center of the changes. Here, root areas are optimized by replacing and planting new trees on St.-Mang-Platz and additional benches with integrated water storage are installed. Total costs of 142,000 euros are planned for this project, with 110,400 euros being provided as a subsidy.
Another exciting project takes place inNew Ulmwhere a digital climate action plan with an interactive climate protection dashboard is developed. With a total cost of 51,600 euros, 40,800 euros are provided as funding.
InaugsburgThe existing climate adaptation concept will be implemented. The old farmers' market will be redesigned and provided with trees, irrigation systems and permeable surfaces, with 4.8 million euros of the total cost of 6.8 million euros being financed through grants. The town square in Lechhausen is also undergoing a redesign with new seating areas and drinking fountains. The total costs are estimated at 1.46 million euros, with a subsidy of 720,000 euros.
InJettingen-ScheppachThe town hall square will be designed to be barrier-free and multifunctional. The measure includes unsealing areas, planting additional trees and installing a water feature for residents. The total costs are almost three million euros, with 2.5 million euros in funding being applied for.
Erkheim marketgets a new, wider and barrier-free market street that offers generous green spaces and shady trees. This significantly improves the quality of stay for pedestrians and cyclists.
Safety for children in playgrounds
At a time when climate change is becoming increasingly noticeable, the “Climate Change(t) City Center” initiative impressively shows how cities in Swabia and the Allgäu are actively taking countermeasures. Innovative projects are taking a step in the right direction to ensure quality of life and security for citizens in the region.