Trees make an important contribution to climate adaptation in our cities and are therefore essential for sustainable neighborhood development. In the “Green City of the Future” project, the research and practice partners focussed on how cities can develop a robust and efficient tree population in the long term.

The checklist shows representatives of local authorities, independent planners, property owners and housing companies, which locations and tree species should be strategically selected in order to maximize the benefits for climate adaptation. The checklist also focuses on heat protection and refers to the cooling effect of trees.

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.