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BBSR: Promotion of environmentally compatible mobility in urban districts

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The Federal Institute for Research on Building, Urban Affairs and Spatial Development (BBSR) is looking for municipalities that enable new solutions for climate-, environmentally- and socially-compatible mobility in their urban districts, as well as a pleasant stay in public spaces. This includes, above all, the development and optimisation of infrastructure for pedestrian and bicycle traffic, the linking of different mobility offers, the increase of the quality of stay through...


Keywords: Bike-/Velo-City, DE-News, Funding, Climate protection, Mobility, Quarters, Ecology

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Leipzig Charter 2.0
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Leipzig Charter 2.0

Anne Katrin Bohle has been State Secretary for Construction at the Federal Ministry of the Interior, Building and Housing since March 2019.

Until the German EU-The "Leipzig Charter" is to be further developed into the "Leipzig Charter 2.0" for the EU Council Presidency in 2020. The "Leipzig Charter", which is little known even among experts, invokes the values of "citizens' co-determination and self-determination, calls for social integration, the creation and use of public space, a strengthening of city centres and a mix of uses". And the "idea of the "European City" explicitly opposes one-sided and monotonous urban development. Against exclusion and isolation of individual city districts, against the ruthless enforcement of individual interests."

In an interview with Bauwelt, the Secretary of State for Construction explains the goals and approach:
www.bauwelt.de/rubriken/interview/Die-Charta-muss-mehr-als-nur-aktualisiert-werden-3430440.html

The German Chamber of Architects also reported:
www.dabonline.de/...leipzig-charta-kommentar-stadtentwicklung/

On 5 and 6 December 2019, the Bauwelt Congress will be held for this purpose:
https://siedlungen.eu/…bauwelt-kongress-2019-die-ganze-stadt



Keywords:
DE-News, News Blog Europe (without DE), Mix of uses, Quarters, SDG 2030, City, Environmental policy, Urban production, Housing policy

Bonn receives silver "StadtGrün naturnah" label
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Bonn receives silver "StadtGrün naturnah" label

The Federal City of Bonn was awarded the "StadtGrün naturnah" label on Thursday, 19 September 2019. With this award, the alliance "Municipalities for Biodiversity" honours exemplary commitment on urban green spaces to promote biodiversity. Bonn was able to score points in the labelling process with species-rich wildflower meadows, sustainable forest management and innovative environmental education offers and is now one of the few large cities certified with the silver label for more nature in the city.

The awarding of the label took place during the "StadtGrün naturnah" conference in Bonn, where around 100 participants from municipalities and authorities learned about the activities of the award-winning municipalities and exchanged views on the scope for action for more diversity in municipal green spaces. Dieter Fuchs, Head of the Office for Urban Greening of the City of Bonn, accepted the award together with his staff.

"Already today, near-natural, species-rich green spaces characterise Bonn's cityscape. The labelling process supports us on our way to further strengthen ecological green space management," says Fuchs. "Especially in large cities with growing populations like Bonn, it is important to continue to give nature space in the city. In the labelling process, intensive cooperation has been established with local partners who are committed to biodiversity. Together we want to inspire citizens for more nature in the city and invite everyone to contribute in their own way."

In the multi-stage labelling process, the participating municipalities were closely accompanied by the project office "StadtGrün naturnah" for one year. Together they analysed how the urban green spaces could be further ecologically upgraded and which strengths and potentials already distinguish the city. A local working group, in which representatives of the city, the Biological Station, nature conservation associations, the University of Bonn and the Vebowag are represented, accompanied the process.

Longstanding commitment to biodiversity

The city of Bonn has been committed to more biodiversity in the city since 1993 with the Bonn Meadow Programme. Today, there are meadows on around 63 hectares in the city area where bees, bumblebees, butterflies and other insects cavort. Species-rich perennial beds have been planted along paths and streets, for example at the Windeckbunker and on the banks of the Rhine below the Beethovenhalle. At Bonn's South Cemetery, 5,000 square metres of unused lawns were transformed into brightly coloured flowering areas. In the future, species-rich meadows will also be created on unused areas at other cemeteries in Bonn.

In the city forest, the city promotes and protects insects, birds and many other animals and plants by leaving over twelve percent of the forest area to natural development. The Bonn city forest has been certified since 1999 according to the strict criteria of the Naturland Association for ecological and sustainable management. For example, the employees of the Bonn city forestry do not clear-cut or use pesticides and fertilisers.

Since its reopening in summer 2019, the Haus der Natur has been the central starting point for environmental education programmes in Bonn. The programme of workshops and guided tours will be significantly expanded and specified in the future. In connection with the farmer's garden, the path of biodiversity, a meadow orchard and the adjacent Kottenforst, it offers numerous opportunities to observe, discover and experience nature.

Bonn citizens who would like to support biodiversity in their city will find a variety of opportunities, for example as a sponsor for a green space or as a flowering ambassador for the "Bonn blossoms and hums" initiative. There is also the possibility of leasing urban areas for urban gardening.

Further information on ecological green space management and the labelling process in Bonn is available at www.bonn.de/stadtgruen-naturnah.

About the "StadtGrün naturnah" label

The "StadtGrün naturnah" label was developed jointly by the Alliance of Municipalities for Biological Diversity and the German Environmental Aid (DUH). The award is part of the project "City Green - Species-Rich and Diverse", which is funded by the Federal Agency for Nature Conservation with funds from the Federal Ministry for the Environment from 2016 to 2021 as part of the Federal Programme on Biological Diversity. In the first public tender, 14 municipalities were awarded the label. The label is valid for the period 2019 to 2022 and can be renewed after three years through recertification.

More information on the "StadtGrün naturnah" label at www.stadtgruen-naturnah.de.

Source: Press release City of Bonn, 20.09.2019



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Greening / climate adaptation, Bonn, Communities, Near-natural open space design, News Blog NRW, Contests & Prizes, Wildlife/animal friendly construction

BMUB: Bicycle or car key? New project on climate-friendly mobility in the residential environment
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BMUB: Bicycle or car key? New project on climate-friendly mobility in the residential environment

How can people be helped to leave their cars behind more often for short journeys? Answers to this question are to be provided by a new project funded by the Federal Ministry for the Environment. The project "Living Leads Mobility" aims to create new opportunities and offers for climate-friendly mobility in the residential environment.

In up to five metropolitan regions, it aims to show tenants in particular attractive options for leaving their cars at home more often, switching to alternatives and thus doing something for climate protection and their own health.

Do I take the bike key or the car key? Mobility decisions for short journeys in the neighbourhood usually follow habit. With the new project "Living leads mobility", the project partners want to develop practicable and climate-friendly alternatives. By providing various mobility options directly at the place of residence, the aim is to increase choice and significantly reduce CO2 emissions. The offers include, for example, the installation of secure parking facilities for bicycles, walking frames and pushchairs, the establishment of a car-sharing station in the residential area or the simple posting of a bus timetable on the notice board of the residential complex. In practice, this means close cooperation between housing companies, local authorities and mobility service providers. Decision-makers receive information on suitable measures and advice on implementation issues. In a comprehensive guide, housing companies learn how to implement measures to promote mobility.

realise sustainable mobility. And tenants receive information and tips on climate-friendly mobility behaviour.

The joint project will be funded over the next three years with a total of around 1.1 million euros from the National Climate Initiative (NKI). The project partners are the German Ecological Transport Association (VCD) as project coordinator, the Öko-Institut and the German Tenants' Association (DMB). Companies and local authorities interested in taking part can contact us by email at Rainer.Hauck@vcd.org.

Further information on the NKI at www.klimaschutz.de

Source: BMUB press release, 01/02/2017



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Mobility, New books and studies, Environmental policy

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