Source park in Nuremberg: From the showcase project to the stone desert?

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The city of Nuremberg stands at a turning point in terms of urban green and dealing with heat development. In particular, the source park, an example of the challenges that cities in climate change have to deal with, is repeatedly discussed.

climate change requires changed approaches

With the rising temperatures, it becomes increasingly important for cities to meet the climatic conditions. Britta Walthelm, Nuremberg's environmental officer, clearly describes the situation: "The biggest challenge for municipalities has been preparing our cities for climate change since reconstruction." Inadequate green space management leads to so-called unorts such as the source park, which offer little quality of life.

a park as a showcase project, but only on paper

The Quelle Park was considered a showcase project in 2020. Due to the renovation, which took place after the shipping center was closed, new leisure opportunities should be offered to Nuremberg citizens. But instead of living green areas, it looks more like a forgotten stone desert. Volker Linhard, an environmental activist, documents the negative aspects that he observes in many parts of the city. The reason for this is often in the too strong sealing of areas.

meaning of urban green

Deutsche Environmental Aid has found that cities like Nuremberg do poorly due to the high sealing rate. In a recently carried out heat check, it was found that the quality of life suffers from a lack of greening. Urban green not only reduces the heat, but also ensures a more pleasant urban climate. This is particularly important because the summer temperatures are increasing more than ever.

competition for scarce resources

The city of Nuremberg faces the challenge that space is limited in the urban areas. New residential projects and public events need space, which makes it difficult to create new green areas. Britta Walthelm refers to the need to find the balance between these competing interests. The question is how to design the urban space in such a way that it remains both functional and pleasant.

investments in the future

In order to counter the problem, the city has decided to invest a total of 38 million euros in open space planning. These financial means are intended to serve the city rooms more climate -friendly and to improve the quality of life of the residents. "The investments for climate adjustment pay off in the long term," explains Walthelm.

positive examples as an inspiration source

Here it becomes clear that not everything is lost in Nuremberg. Companies such as the tax consulting group DATEV show that there is another way. With the creation of a publicly accessible garden behind the new headquarters, set an example for more green in the city. Linhard is particularly impressed by this initiative and demands that such positive examples be taken from other cities.

The source park could serve as a learning example. Despite the efforts to improve nature in urban areas, however, the goal must still be to meet the high demands of climate change and the needs of citizens. The question remains whether the city of Nuremberg can successfully change the necessary change and the implementation of further green initiatives.