New meeting point in the Kosmosviertel: 26 trees for more quality of life!

New meeting point in the Kosmosviertel: 26 trees for more quality of life!

Treptow-Köpenick, Deutschland - On June 26, 2025, the Treptow-Köpenick district took another step towards a greener city landscape. A total of 26 new trees, primarily hornbeams and Japanese cord trees, were planted as part of a larger project. The construction work in section 4 of the Kosmosviertel, which started in November 2024, also includes the creation of shrub and perennial areas as well as lawns. An important aspect are the newly designed paths, which include both paved and water -bound path.

District Councilor Dr. Claudia Leistner emphasizes the importance of these measures: "We create a lively place for encounter and cooperation." The active integration of the residents in the design of the area is a central focus that contributes to the future development of the community. The planned redesign of the "large playground", which will include a water feature area, is to be completed in the second half of 2026. This playground is part of the comprehensive neighborhood management, which has shaped the Kosmosviertel since 2016 and is supported by the federal and state urban development funding.

a contribution to climate protection

The newly created public green spaces are not only important for the immediate neighborhood, but also make an important contribution to climate protection and climate adaptation. These areas promote urban biodiversity and create infiltration options, which reduces heat islands. The "qualification of the green area" in the Kosmosviertel was also nominated for the Federal Prize in 2024, which underlines the sustainable efforts in this area. According to the information from Städtebaufoerderung.info, such projects are considerably contributing to improving the quality of life in urban quarters.

The topic is taken up in similar projects throughout Germany. For example, the city of Mannheim is planning to convert the former military area "Spinelli" and has already received 73 % of the area for green and open spaces. The integrated climate protection concept of Nordhausen also shows how important a natural design is. Here, the participation of the residents plays a crucial role to include their needs and wishes in the planning.

sustainable urban development

The promotion of green infrastructures is not only a stylistic element of urban planning, but an essential factor for sustainable urban development. Gruen-in-der-stadt.de emphasizes that buildings can offer great potential for the networking of city green. These include greening of facade or the creation of green places that counteract climate change. Such developments minimize the consequences such as heat and heavy rain and at the same time support biodiversity.

The projects in the Kosmosviertel are therefore not only a local success, but also participate in a comprehensive trend towards a more environmentally friendly and more livable city. Both the residents and urban planning benefit from these initiatives that focus on community and sustainability.