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Green district house: 400,000 euros for green roofs to combat heat!
On November 1st, 2025, the roof work on the Bad Dürkheim district building will continue in order to green it with herbs and grasses.
Green district house: 400,000 euros for green roofs to combat heat!
There's a lot going on on the rooftops in Cologne! Since August 2025, work on the green roof of the district building has been in full swing. The plans call for the roof areas to be covered with a colorful mix of grasses, herbs and sedum plants - in complete contrast to the usual pebbles. This is not only intended to set aesthetic accents, but also to reduce hot days in the city. The whole thing will be realized on around 900 square meters, which will also be renovated to make it more energy efficient.
But why this big effort? The idea behind green roofs is simple: plants help regulate the temperature in urban spaces. This can make an important difference, especially in hot summer months. It also creates a small green refuge that promotes biodiversity.
Costs and progress
In total, the costs for the project amount to 400,000 euros, an investment that is definitely worth it given the positive effects on the city's climate. However, the area above the council chamber remains untouched as extensive waterproofing work was carried out there a few years ago. It is basically the only area that is left out of this project.
These measures will not only upgrade the district hall, which has served as the seat of the district administration since 1982, but will also make it fit for the challenges of climate change. This is where the good hand of the planners and those responsible comes into play!
More than just a roof
The project goes beyond mere aesthetics and represents a valuable contribution to the quality of life in the city. More and more cities are relying on green roofs to address the challenges of climate change. Such initiatives are of great importance in times of increasing urbanization in order to preserve and promote living spaces for people and nature.
Overall, it is clear that the district center is not just an administrative building, but also takes a step into the future by contributing to improving the urban climate through its green roof. Now it remains to be seen how the green will develop in the near future!
For further information about green initiatives in Cologne and the surrounding area, it is worth taking a look at Rheinpfalz and numerous other platforms. And at Disney+ there is also exciting content that deals with the topic of the environment and climate protection in an entertaining way.