Party emphasizes the importance of climate priority areas and inter-municipal cooperation
Darmstadt. The Darmstadt branch of the Green Party (Alliance 90/The Greens) has reaffirmed its support for the draft of the new regional plan for Southern Hesse and endorsed the Greens' position in the regional assembly. The party warns against attempts to weaken inter-municipal cooperation through independent initiatives and urges respect for the work of democratic bodies.
The draft regional plan was developed over several years with the participation of all parties in the South Hesse Regional Assembly. The CDU, SPD, Greens, and Left Party voted in favor of making it publicly available. The document outlines perspectives for housing and economic development and, for the first time, comprehensively considers areas relevant to climate change.
According to the Green Party, cold air formation areas and air corridors are an essential component of health protection and climate adaptation. They serve as a "shield against heat waves, poor air quality, and the consequences of climate change" and are particularly relevant for Darmstadt. The party believes that eliminating such areas would negatively impact the quality of life and health in the region.
The Greens emphasize that regional planning enables a holistic perspective and that climate protection is closely linked to responsible urban development. Any additional sealing of land is virtually impossible to reverse later. Municipal development interests must therefore be placed within a supra-regional context.
Furthermore, the party criticizes contradictions in the current debate: On the one hand, there are calls to slow urban growth, while on the other hand, planning regulations should be relaxed to allow more construction projects. Growth must be managed, not blocked – with a long-term perspective rather than short-term activism.
The Green Party appeals to all political leaders to contribute objectively and constructively to the ongoing public consultation process for the regional plan. The goal is to harmonize economic strength, climate protection, and quality of life in the Rhine-Main-South Hesse region.
(RED/PM/GREENS)
