Strategies for the green Berlin URBES Conference 14 January 2015, Holle Thierfelder
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Land use in Berlin
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buildings and traffic area 56.1% forest 18.3% public green space 14.5% lakes and rivers 6.7% agriculture 4.4% surface area ca. 89,200 hectare population 3.4 million
High quality of life – Berlin`s green infrastructure
Great diversity of green spaces and types of use
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Biodiversity - making Berlin an exciting and comfortable place to live
Berlin is the habitat for more than 20,000 species of plant and animal life – not only in Natura 2000 sites
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Natura 2000
Berlin Landscape Programme
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protection of biotopes and species
landscape scenery
environmental protection
recreation and use of open spaces
Berlin Environmental Atlas
Digital information on the environment and ecosystem services
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Development of the open space system
Balance: More as 80 % of the projects could be realized or realization has started
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Main challenges for urban green development in Berlin
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• lack of financial resources
• excess supply of open space
• climate change
• demographic change
• demands of use posed by a growingly diverse society
Three strategies to preserve and develop the green infrastructure
Berlin Strategy for Biodiversity - aims on preservation of habitats, ecosystems, species and their genetic resources in balance with the city’s expansion and development Urban Climate Development Plan - focuses on bio climate in the settlement area, greenery and open spaces, water quality and heavy rains as well as climate protection Urban Landscape Strategy - focuses on the subjects of climate change and the city using its resources efficiently, demographic change and cultural variety, new social trends, such as the Do-it-Yourself culture, the merging of urban and rural lifestyles and a changed type of mobility
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Communication and cooperation with stakeholders
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Goal integrating biodiversity preservation into business management practice Content • examples
• various contacts
• tips and suggestions
Urban Landscape Strategy - City trees for Berlin
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Berlin street tree stock: 440,000 empty tree trunks: 17,000 planted within the campaign since 2012: 3,600
Urban Landscape Strategy – profiling of public parks
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Urban Landscape Strategy – programme for mixed forests
Positive impact on the climate and supply of drinking water
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Support voluntary activities and temporary use of open space
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Thank you for your attention! Further information: www.stadtentwicklung.berlin.de
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