Speyer becomes a climate oasis: a green paradise for the city center!

Speyer becomes a climate oasis: a green paradise for the city center!

Speyer has big plans to position themselves as a nationwide climate oasis. Mayor Stefanie Seiler is optimistic about the progress of this ambitious project, which has already been initiated by previous official owners. The planning was comprehensively examined by various offices, whereby the project was classified as expensive and not worthy of funding, as reported by the Speyer Kurier . Despite these challenges, business promoter Mario Daum has launched a fundraising campaign at local companies, which is supported by the Volksbank, Sparkasse, Neubeck and PM International.

The core measures of the project include the exposure of the SPEYER-BACHS flowing underground, which is to flow from Postplatz to the northern cathedral garden and is planned for 2030. This project could increase the attractiveness of the city in addition to the existing sights such as the cathedral and the Jewish Ensemble Spira. Deputy Irmgard Münch-Weinmann emphasizes the importance of this project for future generations.

innovative concepts for the city center

The "Climate Oasis" project is part of the "Downtown Impacts" model project by the Rhineland-Palatinate state government, which has been in use in Speyer for more than two years. The aim is to make the city center more attractive for all age groups. Measures that were implemented last year include seating on Postplatz, a green meadow opposite the Kaufhof as well as a sandpit and a water feature for children on the dishes. In this context, the City of Speyer From positive feedback to new city furniture.

The concept of the "climate oasis" provides for visitors to the city center to offer an inviting atmosphere through elements such as trees, benches and small green areas. In addition, water shoulder nozzles should contribute to cooling. The survey results show that the cathedral square was identified as a suitable location for the large inner city oasis. The completion of the "climate oasis" is planned for the end of March 2024 and is supported with funding from the Rhineland-Palatinate Ministry of the Interior and Sports.

a contribution to quality of life and environmental protection

The project can not only contribute to improving air quality, but also boost tourism. Mayor Monika Kabs plans to have small boats run on the brook, which reduces environmentally harmful delivery traffic and at the same time creates tourist highlights. The soprano Michael Wagner will present Italian arias on the new Maxikanal. The progress of the construction work will be publicly visible, and experts from the lower stream water authority are available for questions.

The example of Speyer shows how innovative approaches to urban development are crucial for creating livable and sustainable urban rooms. According to the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development , natural solutions such as green and water areas are central to improve the city climate and increase the quality of life. In view of the current challenges through climate change, the development of such projects is more necessary than ever.