Koblenz 'Rauental: New trees should escape heat and traffic!

Koblenz 'Rauental: New trees should escape heat and traffic!

In Koblenz, especially in the Rauental district, there are currently some redesign measures that are supposed to shape the face of the quarter sustainably. New locations for eight trees are created to give the heat -plagued area more green. The yellow baks, which have been blocking the parking space on Moselweißer Straße opposite the church for weeks, are a signal for the residents that improvement is in sight. Unfortunately, however, this construction work is also a significant traffic impairment that could take months. As the Rhein-Zeitung reports, the first hot days of the year have already arrived and the midsummer is just around the corner, which does not make the given circumstances easier.

What are the background of these measures? The new climate quarters should help increase the quality of life in the strongly sealed Rauental, where there is currently a lack of green and therefore also cooling. As a result, the residents suffer from the high temperatures and the associated symptoms. The Koblenz University of Applied Sciences accompanies this process scientifically and analyzes how climate -like silver -silent traffic areas can be designed in Koblenz. The Koblenz University has set itself the goal of developing and visualizing the effective measures for better climate adaptation through blue and green infrastructure.

Climate silence through green infrastructure

The theory of the blue-green infrastructure states to integrate natural elements such as water and green areas into the urban environment in order to be able to withstand more extreme weather events better. In urban rooms, in which up to 20% of the open spaces are used for traffic, the seal leads to reinforced urban heat islands and restricted rainwater infiltration. This means that the city of Koblenz is under pressure to develop innovative solutions that not only enable traffic, but also improve the quality of stay and the climate. These findings come from a comprehensive analysis, which among other things from the Forum Verlag Herkert GmbH is supported.

A central element of this strategy is the concept of the "sponge city". Rainwater is not simply derived into the sewage system, but stored, filtered and handed over in a controlled manner in order to avoid flooding and secure water availability. The newly planned Baumrigolen system in Moselweißer Straße plays a crucial role in this: it helps to use the collected rainwater to supply the new city trees and at the same time counteract the urban heating islands.

Parking with regard to the environment

If you want to park in the neighborhood at the moment, you have to hold back, because the current traffic situation is tense. Traffic-calmed zones and green street spaces are desirable, but also represent a challenge. It is therefore important that urban planners, authorities and the community work hand in hand to promote the integration of these blue-green infrastructure. Measures such as green traffic islands, permeable paving stones and rainwater gardens are just a few incentives to help improve the urban situation.

The upcoming changes in the Rauental are a step in the right direction, even if they temporarily interfere. The reluctance of the residents could improve significantly in the near future if the redesign measures bear their fruits. It is hoped that the combination of science, planning and civic engagement leads to a lively and climate silver cityscape. The Rauental has the potential to become a pioneer in sustainable urban development.