Passau is making it green: City council wants to green concrete wall at the mouth of the Ilz!

Passau is making it green: City council wants to green concrete wall at the mouth of the Ilz!

In Passau, the CSU city council group is planning an exciting initiative to green the concrete wall at the mouth of the Ilz. Mayor Armin Dickl and his colleagues, city councilor Rudolf Ramelsberger and Markus Ihle, the local chairman of the CSU in Passau-Mitte, have submitted an application that is not only intended to improve the appearance, but also to significantly improve the quality of stay. This measure aims to curb a persistent graffiti problem while improving the climate in the small town. After all, unwanted graffiti is not only an aesthetic evil, but also reduces the value of properties in urban areas adbetonzaun.de highlights.

Numerous suggestions are presented as part of the application. This includes upgrading the pier at the mouth of the Ilz, where comfortable wooden lying areas are to be created so that you can enjoy your stay by the water. Greening the concrete wall with climbing plants or vertical planting could also help improve air quality. A concept that fits seamlessly into the urban environment and promotes quality of stay through seating, railings and lighting is at the top of the agenda. With well-planned greenery, not only aesthetic requirements could be met, but also positive effects on the old town could be achieved.

Innovative solutions for urban challenges

The idea of ​​greening is not only in demand in a municipal context. According to a Germany-wide study on inner city development, there is an increasing demand for more “city-life balance” and climate-friendly urban development. Citizens increasingly want greenery that has a positive impact on air quality. But it's not always easy to create additional space for greenery. With around 45% sealed areas in Germany, urban planning is facing enormous challenges: soil sealing and air pollution are holding back progress.

Innovative concepts could help to counteract this: moss elements, for example, offer a space-saving solution by not only improving air quality but also reducing noise. They are 99% recyclable and have already helped improve the air for around 500,000 people in over 80 projects greencitysolutions.de reported.

A holistic approach

A holistic approach, like the one being considered in Passau, could also help with the graffiti problem. Graffiti on concrete fences is a common problem in urban areas. Effective preventive measures include not only greenery, but also anti-graffiti coatings, which can be quickly renewed in the event of an incident. This makes it even more important to create well-lit areas and consider video surveillance to effectively deter vandals. This shows how important close cooperation between the city administration, police and the community is in order to increase the quality of stay in Passau.

Finally, it is hoped that these initiatives can also be integrated into existing or future funding programs. The planning is promising, and with a good hand, the mouth of the Ilz could soon become a beautiful meeting place with a high quality of stay.