Berchtesgaden needs green oases - architect fights for change!

Berchtesgaden needs green oases - architect fights for change!

Berchtesgaden, Deutschland - in Berchtesgaden it gets serious with the ideas for a greener city. Gunter Amtmann, a diploma architect in retirement, has presented a concept for the removal and greening of an entire block of houses in the historic market area. This "green oasis" could give the cityscape, which is currently shaped by asphalt and empty buildings, new shine. According to Innsalzach24 is supported by Mayor Franz Rasp, although with a critical look the existing ownership.

Amtmann's vision aims not only to beautify Berchtesgaden, but also to make climate silver. He has been based on the research project "Green City of the Future" of the Technical University of Munich, which offers concrete approaches to improve urban planning with regard to climate adaptation. This initiative offers a variety of materials such as guidelines and checklists for municipalities to facilitate the integration of climate silence in planning processes Green City of the Future .

challenges in implementation

Despite the promising ideas, there are numerous hurdles. The market architect Peter Hasenknopf indicates that it is private property, which means that the community cannot simply push. In addition, the municipality has forwarded the proposals to the owners concerned, but so far without any feedback. Mayor Rasp sees an insurmountable hurdle for the implementation of the concept in the high costs and private possession. This view also shares Amtmann, which has failed in the past of concepts such as a combined residential and parking garage.

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 susceptible to the effects of climate change. Here it is becoming increasingly important to find innovative ways of greening and creating climate-based areas Federal Environment Agency .

The way forward

Amtmann remains optimistic and continues to work for a greener townscape. He sees the cooperation with brave owners and better coordination by the community as essential for the implementation of its plans. "It is time for us to keep an eye on the possibilities to improve our quality of life," you could summarize your message.

The idea of equipping Berchtesgaden with more green areas has the potential to improve not only the environment, but also the quality of life of the 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 becomes a flagship city for climate silence.