Cities in the Braunschweig area: clear plans against the next heat wave!

Cities in the Braunschweig area: clear plans against the next heat wave!

The region has recently suffered from an intensive heat wave and other hot days are imminent. In view of these challenges, the cities are looking for innovative solutions to facilitate the life of citizens on hot days. Regional today reports on various measures that are implemented in several cities to counteract the heat test.

In Braunschweig there is a cross -departmental examination of the heat. Here the composite project Co-adapted Braunschweig (COABS) was launched, which has published concrete measures to improve the quality of life of the citizens on hot days. A new card with so -called "cool places" is created, which includes parks, shaded benches and drinking fountains. In addition, unused areas are converted into so-called pocket parks, while new buildings are equipped with sun protection devices and roof and facade greening. The stops of local public transport also get weather protection and green roofs.

measures to cool down

In Goslar, the installation of public drinking fountains at six locations was decided to promote the possibility of free water consumption. The city also takes part in the “Refill Germany” initiative. Citizens can now call up heat protection zones online and via the Goslar app, which is particularly important to support vulnerable groups. To further improve the quality of stay, three special, green benches are purchased. Citizens are also actively involved: they can receive support by September 26, 2025 in greening their real estate.

Helmstedt relies on the principle of the frame. Here urban areas are greened, such as the Holzberg and Leutartstraße. Shadow dispensers and tree plantings should cool down. The ecological aspects also pay attention: elements of the "sponge city" are introduced to manage rainwater. There will also be drinking fountains on the size and the new retail market.

Gifhorn has a climate adaptation concept (Klak) in development, which also includes citizen participation. A idea card for the location of drinking water fountain is provided until August 31, and a climate survey is also carried out. Green sponsorship should give citizens the opportunity to actively contribute to the city green.

Recognize the lack of cooling

The experts of the German Weather Service (DWD) also clear that the problem of urban heat islands must be taken seriously. These heat islands arise from various factors, such as the development of the city and emissions. The temperatures in the cities can differ significantly from those in the surrounding area, which often has even negative effects on the health of the residents. Older people, toddlers and people with previous illnesses in particular are at risk. The DWD makes it clear that the lack of nightly cooling can lead to difficulty concentration and health risks, although the coolness of the night in urban areas is often not sufficient to counteract heat stress. Therefore, the city administrations are called to actively counteract the waste heat from air conditioning systems.

Wolfenbüttel has created a renovated pedestrian zone that comes up with green seating islands, while a drinking fountain was set up on the city market in the city center. Here, too, the city participates in “Refill Germany”. Finally, Wolfsburg has convincing examples of climate protection: New standards for climate adjustment have been adopted that result in massive investments in tree plantings and drought -resistant plants. At the same time, the Kleistpark and Rathausplatz will be redesigned to promote environmentally friendly urban development.

With a wide range of measures, the cities in the region are preparing to meet the challenges of the heat waves not only today, but also in the future. It remains to be seen that these initiatives are well received and supported by the citizens.

Further information about long-term strategies for heat prevention can be found on the platform on the platform of Center for climate adjustment and in the DWD project" Warming islands "on dwd.de .