- Greener cities: Geywitz presents strategy against heat
Federal Minister for Housing Klara Geywitz aims to better protect city residents and nature from heat. The climate change is clearly noticeable in the summer months, she said. "Those who live in the city suffer from tropical nights and sweltering daytime temperatures during record-breaking heat summers." This is particularly health-risky for the elderly and young children.
The Federal Ministry of Housing has therefore developed a strategy that provides guidelines for urban planners and civil engineers. This includes recommendations such as more parks, street trees, and green roofs to provide cooling. To prevent plants from drying out during longer dry periods, areas where rain can seep in should be created.
To make playgrounds usable in the summer, sun sails could help. Homeless people need more drinking fountains and cool retreats.
"Those who want fresh money from our funding programs must consider and prove climate adaptation," Geywitz emphasized. For example, funding is provided for freeing up rivers from concrete and greening paved areas.
The Federal government, through the Minister for Housing Klara Geywitz, is implementing measures to combat the impact of climate change on city residents. To achieve this, the Federal Ministry of Housing has developed a strategy that encourages urban planners and civil engineers to incorporate more green spaces, such as parks, street trees, and green roofs, into city designs.
