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Groß-Gerau district administration starts project with grass, perennials and gravel areas
The Climate Protection Department has launched a project directly in front of the Groß-Gerau District Office to demonstrate the impact of greening compared to gravel areas. A grassy area, a planted perennial bed, and a gravel area were created on three test plots, each measuring 1.5 x 1.5 meters – all in full sun.
Thermometers are used to record temperature changes. The differences are explained on information boards and are also presented online. The goal of the project is to highlight the benefits of green spaces for the microclimate and to raise awareness among citizens about green spaces instead of gravel gardens.
A sign of climate adaptation
"Green spaces provide cooling, improve the air quality, and maintain the quality of life on our doorstep," emphasizes the district administration. With this project, they aim to set an example and demonstrate how every contribution in the urban and residential areas can help combat the effects of climate change.
The measure was implemented in collaboration with the building management and will run for one year. It is financed through federal funding as part of the German Adaptation Strategy to Climate Change (DAS) of the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection (BMUV).
Further information is available on the district’s project website: klima.kreis g g.de
(Gross-Gerau district-Red/PSGG)
Featured image: Photo of a test area. Image: District administration
