Berchtesgaden needs green oases – architect fights for change!

Berchtesgaden needs green oases – architect fights for change!

Berchtesgaden is getting serious about ideas for a greener city. Gunter Amtmann, a retired architect, has presented a concept for unsealing and greening an entire block of houses in the historic market area. This “green oasis” could give a new shine to the cityscape, which is currently characterized by asphalt and empty buildings. Loud Innsalzach24 The project is supported by Mayor Franz Rasp, albeit with a critical eye on the existing ownership structure.

Amtmann's vision aims to not only beautify Berchtesgaden, but also to make it more climate-resilient. He was guided by the “Green City of the Future” research project at the Technical University of Munich, which offers concrete approaches to improving urban planning with regard to climate adaptation. This initiative provides a variety of materials such as guides and checklists for communities to facilitate the integration of climate resilience into planning processes Green city of the future.

Challenges in implementation

Despite the promising ideas, there are numerous hurdles. The market builder Peter Hasen Knopf points out that these are private properties, which means the community cannot simply push. The municipality has also forwarded the suggestions to the affected owners, but so far without any feedback. Mayor Rasp sees the high costs and private ownership as an insurmountable hurdle to implementing the concept. Amtmann, who has already failed in the past with concepts such as a combined residential and parking garage, also shares this view.

The challenge of making a city more environmentally friendly runs through all planning processes. Studies by the Federal Environment Agency show that cities are particularly vulnerable to the effects of climate change. It is becoming increasingly important to find innovative ways to green and create climate-resilient areas in urban development Federal Environment Agency.

The way forward

Amtmann remains optimistic and continues to advocate for a greener townscape. He sees cooperation with courageous owners and better coordination by the community as essential to the implementation of his plans. “It is time for us to keep an eye on the possibilities for improving our quality of life and to actively address them,” is how his message could be summarized.

The idea of ​​providing Berchtesgaden with more green spaces has the potential to improve not only the environment but also the quality of life of its citizens. A green city not only attracts tourists, but can also counteract the direct effects of climate change and create a better microclimate. It remains to be seen whether the project, supported by innovative approaches and committed citizens, can ultimately be implemented and Berchtesgaden will become a model city for climate-resilient developments.