New life for the Kanalstraße: Ceremonial opening on June 5!
New life for the Kanalstraße: Ceremonial opening on June 5!
Gudrunstraße 20, 10365 Berlin, Deutschland - On May 28, 2025, the district councilor Filiz Keküllüoğlu (Bündnis 90/Die Grünen) announces the ceremonial opening of the renovated Kanalstrasse. This will take place on June 5, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. at the main entrance of the Central Cemetery Friedrichsfelde, Gudrunstraße 20, 10365 Berlin. The renewal of Kanalstrasse is a significant step in promoting climate protection in Berlin and part of the concept "Central Cemetery Friedrichsfelde 2030". This measure not only improves the aesthetics of the area, but also optimizes the functionality of rainwater management.
A total of about 5,520 square meters of dark asphalt are removed and replaced by around 4,200 square meters of light concrete plaster with infiltration joints. This leads to a reduction in area sealing by 2,640 square meters. The project is fully funded by the Berlin energy and climate protection program (BEK) and requires investments of around 1.2 million euros that are made between April 2024 and May 2025. The expected annual saving of around 4,800 euros in rainwater charges also underlines the economic advantages of this redesign.
climate -friendly design and biodiversity
An important part of the renovation is a new side ditch that promotes rainwater infiltration. In order to support biodiversity, an approximately two meter wide strip with perennials and grasses is planted. In addition, the planting of 2,000 flower bulbs for autumn and the creation of wildflower -growing meadows are intended, which are intended to serve as a habitat for numerous insects. These measures are in line with the goals of the "Schwammstadt Berlin", which aims at decentralized street drainage in order to meet the diverse demands of the city BWB reports that ....
The implementation of these measures takes place by the architecture firm Zech-Con, which also holds the planning and construction management. The renovation of the Kanalstrasse is part of an integrated and dialog -oriented planning process that provides for early coordination of goals and requirements. Such procedures are crucial to ensure a harmonized planning of traffic facilities and open spaces, as is also the case with other urban projects in Berlin City and Green ....
Green infrastructure in response to climate challenges
In view of the growing challenges of urban "heat islands" and flooding in heavy rain, the paradoxical need for more public space and at the same time the need for sustainable urban development becomes clear. The current projects such as the redesign of the Gendarmenmarkt or the redesign of the air bridge square aim to strengthen the green infrastructure and at the same time increase the quality of life of the citizens BWB also reports that ....The development of urban freedom and the implementation of innovative rainwater management systems are crucial to improve the city climate and to minimize resource consumption in an increasingly dense development. Role models such as Copenhagen show how success stories can look in the sponge city development and pave the way for other climate-like urban development projects in Berlin.
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