Luwadur: Pioneers of sustainable urban development in Berlin!

Luwadur: Pioneers of sustainable urban development in Berlin!

On September 9, 2025, district mayor Jörn Oltmann visited the Luwadur company in Tempelhof-Schöneberg. The aim of the visit was to get to know the company's innovative approaches to sustainable urban development. Luwadur was awarded the Green Buddy Award in the production, service and craft category this year. This prize has been awarded by the district office Tempelhof-Schöneberg since 2011 in order to promote companies and initiatives with a clear focus on ecology and sustainability, such as guteideen.org reported.

LUWADUR is known for its innovative, open-pored surface systems. These systems not only help reduce soil sealing, but also promote vital urban greenery. Due to their longevity and versatility, the company's solutions in path and road construction offer numerous customization options. LUWADUR's projects, including implementations in care facilities, schoolyards and monument protection areas, illustrate the company's significant contribution to Berlin's ecological and social sustainability. Oltmann's visit highlighted the relevance of LUWADUR's innovative production methods for climate and resource protection.

Green Buddy Award: A guide for sustainable companies

The Green Buddy Award aims to provide companies in the Tempelhof-Schöneberg district, to provide ecological responsibility, visibility and recognition. Supported by partners such as Buddy Bär Berlin GmbH and Berlin city cleaning (BSR), the award has funded numerous companies since its introduction. A total of 59 out of 494 applications were awarded by 2024. The different categories of the price, starting from renewable energies to initiatives to avoid waste, show the diversity of the applications and the importance of the topic of sustainability in different sectors.

The next awarding of the Green Buddy Awards is already planned for spring 2025, with the application period until March 31, 2025. Oltmann emphasizes the importance of such awards for the promotion of innovative ideas and role models that are of great relevance for sustainable urban development.

Sustainable urban development as a task for society as a whole

In the context of sustainable urban development, it becomes clear that Germany faces major challenges. The need to lower climate -damaging emissions and preserve the natural livelihoods is more urgent than ever. According to an initiative by the Federal Ministry of Research and Education (BMFTR), the potential for transformation is especially in cities and regions. This initiative, known as urban-country future, promotes research on the sustainable development of urban spaces and aims to develop innovative solutions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

The promotion of sustainable mobility and the expansion of city green are central building blocks for livable cities. These aspects not only play a role in climate protection, but also for the quality of life of the residents. The example of the Lincoln settlement in Darmstadt shows how innovative mobility offers without your own car can make city life more efficient and environmentally friendly.

In summary, sustainable urban development is in the focus of new research initiatives and is supported by companies such as Luwadur who make active contributions on this important topic. The results of research are made accessible to the general public in various ways, including publications and online tools, in order to promote the development of sustainable management and ways of life in municipalities and regions, such as bmftr.bund.de reported.