Saving green spaces: Rethinking urban development in Cottbus!

Saving green spaces: Rethinking urban development in Cottbus!

On Tuesday, July 1, 2025, a public fireside chat will take place at the Brandenburg Technical University Cottbus-Senftenberg (BTU) from 5:30 p.m. Under the motto "Rethinking urban development. Triple internal development between aspirations and reality", BTU students will examine the use of open spaces in cities in the context of green spaces and sustainable mobility. The event takes place in the Atelier Mies, teaching building 2 C/D, Konrad-Wachsmann-Allee 8, Central Campus Cottbus, and is free of charge.

The focus of the discussion is current findings on urban planning, which show that resource-saving use of soil integrates the preservation and expansion of green and open spaces. The concept of double internal development is emphasized, which promotes urban greenery as a central component of sustainable urban development. These approaches are also discussed within the framework of the threefold internal development model, which the Federal Environment Agency proposed in 2023 to promote space-saving concepts for transport and mobility.

The importance of urban spaces

The aim of these initiatives is to design living space, green spaces and transport in order to create livable, climate-adapted and healthy urban spaces. Loud Umweltbundesamt.de Sustainable urban development requires the coordination of different demands on urban space within a limited area. Multifunctional and space-efficient planning of settlement, traffic, open and green spaces is crucial for the environmental and quality of life in cities.

Urban development must meet the requirements of a lively and resilient city. The topic of urban greenery is increasingly coming into focus. Green open spaces and green buildings are becoming increasingly important in the urban development and planning discussion because they have a positive impact on the urban climate, increase the quality of living and amenity and thus also improve the physical and mental health of citizens.

Perspectives from experts

The experts taking part in the fireside chat include Maria Feil, M.Sc., a former BTU student who brings practice-oriented perspectives. Daniela Michalski, co-author of the Federal Environment Agency's policy paper, will explain the political and conceptual background. Lydia Beyers, climate protection consultant at BBSR, will also provide insights into climate protection measures in cities. Janine Schollbach, chairwoman of the Committee for Construction and Transport, describes political debates on urban development in Cottbus.

This event is accompanied by a get-together with drinks and snacks after the discussion to promote exchange among participants. The information dialogue and the integration of the knowledge gained into urban development are crucial in order to meet challenges such as climate change and demographic changes.

Comprehensive strategies for the development of urban green spaces are essential as maintaining these areas is often viewed as expensive. This leads to less maintenance and fewer new green spaces. Loud environment.uni-hannover.de The aim is to prepare scientific findings on urban greenery for sustainable urban development and to analyze case studies in order to highlight potential, actors and options for action.

Nevertheless, the increase in new forms of urban greenery such as community gardens and urban agriculture shows that awareness of the importance of urban greenery is changing. The comprehensive recording and evaluation of existing green spaces is an essential basis for the development of future strategies for securing and connecting green spaces in municipalities.