Goslar relies on green oases: funding program for greening extended!

Goslar relies on green oases: funding program for greening extended!

In the city of Goslar, the council passed an important resolution on June 24th: The Urban Green funding program was adjusted to make better use of the funding from the federal program “Sustainable Inner Cities and Centers (ZIZ)”. The measures to green roofs, facades and inner courtyards are not only good for the cityscape, but also make a decisive contribution to improving the quality of life.  Goslar.de reports that the deadline for approving applications has been extended to September 26, 2025. Previously, the deadline was only July 25th, which motivated many property owners and leaseholders to move forward with their green projects as quickly as possible.

Particular attention is paid to lifting the financial cap per square meter: While subsidies of 20 euros for unsealing and 30 euros for green roofs were previously offered, this limit has now been lifted. The city not only wants to facilitate the outflow of funds, but also create more flexibility in planning the changed projects.

Diverse support for greening measures

With a budget of up to 250 million euros, the federal program “Sustainable City Centers and Centers” promotes innovative approaches to increasing the attractiveness of urban spaces. Between 200,000 euros and a maximum of 5 million euros will go to the respective municipalities, with the city of Goslar offering an attractive funding rate of up to 50 percent for the greening of roofs, facades and courtyards in the historic old town. An interesting perspective for anyone who wants to deal with green elements in their own property. Downtown program

But what does this all have to do with climate change? Greenery helps to reduce summer heat stress, bind dust and increase air humidity. The green courtyards also serve to temporarily store rainwater in a decentralized manner, thus relieving the burden on the sewage system. Social exchange between neighbors is also promoted through the creation of green oases, which, as new open spaces, contribute to increasing the attractiveness of living environments.

Urban greenery as part of the solution

A key aspect of this development is the networking of urban green spaces with the existing urban space. Structures such as roads, roofs and bridges can not only serve their original function, but also significantly support climatic and social factors. The measures include greening building facades and roofs, which can have a positive impact on the environment by mitigating the consequences of climate change. This makes a valuable contribution to species diversity and biodiversity in the city. Gruen-in-der-Stadt.de

The city of Goslar's decision to relax the requested funding and at the same time extend the implementation period shows a clear commitment to promoting sustainable urban development. It remains to be seen what creative projects citizens will implement in the coming months - but one thing is certain: with the right commitment, everyone can show a good knack for greening their property and at the same time contribute to improving the cityscape.