PHYSICS INSTITUTE
400 linear metres of green facade and 5 themed courtyards
BOUCHE GARDENS
Window to the city and landscape
READING PARK OF THE SAXON STATE, STATE AND UNIVERSITY LIBRARY DRESDEN
Framed by aging lime trees
HINDENBURG BARRACKS ULM
Quartier am Weinberg
GRAD
Within the bounds of the GRAD- Strategy of Green Roofs project, representatives of 8 pilot cities undertook a study tour to Hamburg on June 5 and 6, 2019. During this trip, they learned more about the development of the city’s green roof strategy, observed how it is changing the urban landscape, and visited fascinating objects with green roofs and vivid walls. These are becoming more numerous every year — the city of Hamburg’s goal is to cover urban areas of up to 100 hectares with vegetation. New green roofs are being built on both public and private buildings — residential and commercial — and a significant number of them are open to the public.
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ST.URSULA
Outdoor facilities of the school
GERMAN-POLISH GARDENS
Restoration and revitalization of linear park
THREE COURTYARDS FOR DEUTSCHE HYPO
A tree is flown in
WRA IX
The conference “Water City — Water as an Asset” addresses the increasing importance of rainwater as a valuable resource in cities in the face of heavy rainfall and drought. Flooding and prolonged dry periods are increasingly problematic in European cities. In Poland, frequent rainfall causes millions of dollars in damage, while aridity puts a strain on green spaces and residents’ health. Historically, rivers were considered a blessing, and cities were planned with water in mind. In Germany, “water-sensitive urban development” incorporates efficient water resource management into planning to make cities more resilient to climate change. The conference will discuss measures such as rainwater storage via green roofs, reducing sealed surfaces and restoring watercourses. The objective is to raise awareness among city officials and residents to adopt a water-sensitive mindset. Location: SARP ul. Foksal 2 WarszawaDate: 26.10.2018
GRAD
The “GRAD” project aimed to adapt the experience of the City of Hamburg in developing green roof strategies since 2014 to an exemplary strategy structure to Polish conditions. In cooperation with the City of Hamburg and eight Polish pilot cities (Bielsko-Biała, Bydgoszcz, Gdynia, Kalisz, Kraków, Lublin, Warszawa and Wrocław), the Stowarzyszenie Gmin Polska Sieć “Energie Cités” implemented the project from 2018 to 2020. The conference covered topics such as water retention, green roofs, strategy and stormwater management. The aim of the project was to promote green roofs and facades as a means of climate adaptation in urban areas, using the experience of Hamburg. Individual strategies for the mentioned Polish cities were developed to support the promotion and implementation of green roof projects. The publication provides details on various aspects such as types, benefits and costs of green roofs, as well as on the development of individual targets and measures to promote and support green roof projects in Polish cities.