Urban greenery makes a valuable contribution to climate adaptation – among others at a local level. Therefore, it is essential for sustainable neighborhood development. In the “Green City of the Future” project, the research and practice partners focussed on how small-scale open spaces and green areas in the city can be designed in a climate-resilient way.

The checklist provides representatives of local authorities and independent planners suggestions, on how private open spaces close to residential areas and publicly usable areas can be further developed in the planning process. It provides an overview of measures that can be taken to protect users of green spaces from the heat and strengthen the climate resilience of neighborhoods. Examples include the preservation of mature trees and pedestrianized green spaces, the use of water for cooling and the provision of shaded seating. The checklist also addresses the topic of activating citizens and companies for greening and maintenance measures.

The website www.gruene-stadt-der-zukunft.de offers further implementation aids to strengthen climate adaptation in planning and municipal administration. The available fact sheets, guidelines, and checklists as well as a workshop format support the planning of climate-resilient open spaces, neighborhoods, and buildings. In addition, presentation slides (Download PDF, 14 MB, DE) with compactly prepared project results and positive examples from practice offer impulses for gaining the support of decision-makers.