Transforming Salzgitter’s City Center for a Sustainable Future
Public Space
Overview
This project was part of the EU funding program “Perspective City Center!”, designed to address the economic impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic and revitalize urban centers. The focus was on redesigning the city center of Salzgitter with an emphasis on climate protection, including dealing with surfaces and planting resilient tree species to enhance the urban climate. Efforts also aimed to improve the quality of stay and create inviting meeting points.
This was achieved through planting new trees and replacing dying ones with climate-resilient species, installing fog technology to reduce ambient temperatures, and adding drinking water fountains for summer refreshments.
Role
Area:
Duration
Tools
Team Size
Designer | LA
2.000 qm Bad, 600 qm Lebensstedt
1 year
VW Works
4 member
phases
Lph 1-5
This project was completed in five carefully planned phases, encompassing concept development, final design, detailed planning, and construction.
#Steps
Design Process
#Steps
Next
Regularly monitor the health and growth of newly planted, climate-resilient trees.
Assess the effectiveness of current climate adaptation measures and modify them as needed.
Inspect and repair urban infrastructure, including seating areas and pathways.
Monitor the impact of our design on the area's transformation and its effect on the local climate.
#Learning
Takeaways
Tackling environmental challenges means finding innovative ways to integrate natural solutions that improve urban resilience.
Adding key elements like climate-resilient trees, water features, and inviting spaces not only enhances the quality of life but also encourages social interaction.
Success relied heavily on strong communication and teamwork between all parties involved.
Focusing on desealing and using sustainable practices reinforced the importance of nature-based solutions in reshaping urban spaces for the better.
