Strategies and Projects for Climate Adaptation in the Region of Stuttgart A Multi-Level Approach

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1 Strategies and Projects for Climate Adaptation in the Region of Stuttgart A Multi-Level Approach Dr. Christoph Hemberger Verband Region Stuttgart Dr. Katja Walther City of Esslingen Dipl.-Ing. Albrecht Burkhardt City of Ludwigsburg

2 Stuttgart Region: Providing Knowledge, Regional Planning, Supporting local Activities City of Esslingen: Layer climate adaptation in local land-use plan (draft) City of Ludwigsburg: Implementation of local Projects Folie 1

3 > Stuttgart Region: Providing Knowledge, Regional Planning, Supporting local Activities City of Esslingen: Layer climate adaptation in local land-use plan (draft) City of Ludwigsburg: Implementation of local Projects Folie 2

4 Localization Region Stuttgart Amsterdam London Berlin Germany Paris Madrid Rom Baden-Württemberg Folie 3

Stuttgart Region: Economic Powerhouse but vulnerable in terms of Climate Change» 179 towns and municipalities, State Capital» 2.74 million inhabitants from 170 countries Lithuania: 2.

5 Stuttgart Region: Economic Powerhouse but vulnerable in terms of Climate Change» 179 towns and municipalities, State Capital» 2.74 million inhabitants from 170 countries Lithuania: 2.89 million (2016)» Surface area km 2 Lithuania: km 2» 749 inhabitants/km 2 (2015)» EUR 124 billion gross domestic product (2013) Hungary: EUR 101 billion (2013)» 25 % of the population of the Federal State 30 % of the GPD» National HQ of Bosch, Daimler, IBM, Porsche,» Industry with high demands on transportation» Quality of life crucial for development VRS / M. Grohe Folie 4

areas in complex topography Year 2000: 6 % of the region with more than 30 days of

6 The Challenge in terms of Climate Change» More heat stress» More flooding» Mayor infrastructure and industrial areas along valleys and rivers» Cities, residential areas in complex topography Year 2000: 6 % of the region with more than 30 days of heat stress Year 2100: 57 % of the region with more than 30 days of heat stress VRS / M. Grohe Folie 5

7 Verband Region Stuttgart» is the Stuttgart Region s political institution of decision and action.» sees the Stuttgart Region as a homogeneous space in which opportunities and challenges do not stop at local authority boundaries.» sees itself as a key player in efforts to secure the quality of life in the Stuttgart Region and its attractiveness as a business location in the long term.» advocates joining forces in the Stuttgart Region with all its functions. VRS Slide 6

Regional Climate Strategy» Climate protection & adaptation: both equally important» For both aspects all available opportunities are formal instruments provision of relevant knowledge and support in

8 Regional Climate Strategy» Climate protection & adaptation: both equally important» For both aspects all available opportunities are formal instruments provision of relevant knowledge and support in practical application Research activities and implementation of pilot projects CLIMATE PROTECTION Folie 7 Formal Instruments Mandatory Regulations Providing Data & Knowledge Support ADAPTATION Pilot Projects Research

9 Regional Climate Atlas» Development and publication of a Regional Climate Atlas» Relevant information on micro-climate issues and expected development» Practical know-how» Free of charge, easy access, ready for integration in planning procedures Quelle: Klimaatlas Region Stuttgart, VRS / M. Grohe Folie 8

10 Vulnerability Analysis» Additional studies on vulnerability: What to expect? How to react?» Round tables with network of experts VRS / M. Grohe Folie 9

Planning and mandatory regulations» Protection of areas

air or air flow» Binding for local land-use plans» No

Quelle: http://udo.lubw.badenwuerttemberg.

11 Planning and mandatory regulations» Protection of areas prone to flooding» Protection of areas relevant for cooling air or air flow» Binding for local land-use plans» No zoning/buildings allowed» Strictly enforced few exceptions Quelle: index.xhtml VRS/Schmidt-Contag, Montage: VRS, 2011 Folie 10

12 If space is rare» Limited options for open space development in metropolitan areas» Open spaces are per se multi-functional» Combining options but respect for special requirements Folie 11

Multi-use open spaces» Green Infrastructure: Ecology,

multi-functional open spaces» Adaptation as element of

riverbanks Access to river Habitat Recreation purposes

13 Multi-use open spaces» Green Infrastructure: Ecology, recreation and flood protection» Development of multi-functional open spaces» Adaptation as element of land-use planning» Retention areas Ecologic design of riverbanks Access to river Habitat Recreation purposes highly attractive» Realization in cooperation with several actors Folie 12

14 From Metropolitan to City level» Bridging the gap to local/city level» Scientific support» Pilot Projects Folie 13

15 Stuttgart Region: Providing Knowledge, Regional Planning, Supporting local Activities > City of Esslingen: Layer climate adaptation in local land-use plan (draft) City of Ludwigsburg: Implementation of local Projects Folie 14

16 City of Esslingen am Neckar» situated in valley of Neckar river about 15 km southeast of Stuttgart» major district town in the region of Stuttgart» ~ inhabitants from 136 countries (2015)» surface area 46,42 km2» business location with ~ jobs Folie 15

The joint project KARS in Esslingen am Neckar» cooperation of Verband Region Stuttgart, cities of Ludwigsburg and Esslingen, University of Applied Sciences Stuttgart, Energetikom» reinforcement of

17 The joint project KARS in Esslingen am Neckar» cooperation of Verband Region Stuttgart, cities of Ludwigsburg and Esslingen, University of Applied Sciences Stuttgart, Energetikom» reinforcement of informal plannings approaches, alignment with urban land-use planning (draft)» specific KARS-project in Esslingen: early integration of measures for adaptation to climate change in draft of land-use plan Esslingen 2030» supported by German Federal Ministry of Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety Folie 16 source: HFT Stuttgart

improving of ventilation, avoiding of air barriers preservation of green residential areas: special consideration of

18 Results KARS Esslingen am Neckar I signatures land-use plan (draft)» further development of requitements of land-use plan» addition of qualitative demands to usage-oriented preservation ofaccount corridors for of urban areas aeration, improving of ventilation, avoiding of air barriers preservation of green residential areas: special consideration of urban climate perspectives areas of high bioclimatic-impact : if possible reduction of heating-effects and active cooling Folie 17

19 Results KARS Esslingen am Neckar I signatures land-use plan (draft) ventilation corridor (Hainbachtal) green residential area (Ebershalde) area of increased climatic stress (historic inner city) Folie 18

20 Results KARS Esslingen am Neckar II special layer climate adaption land-use plan (draft)» outer zone Folie 19

21 Results KARS Esslingen am Neckar II special layer climate adaption land-use plan (draft)» inner zone Folie 20

22 Results KARS Esslingen am Neckar II special layer climate adaption land-use plan (draft) Folie 21

Follow-up action to KARS Creek valleys Esslingen: subproject Hainbachtal» preservation of areas of cold air production and transport» expansion of retention potential» preservation

23 Follow-up action to KARS Creek valleys Esslingen: subproject Hainbachtal» preservation of areas of cold air production and transport» expansion of retention potential» preservation of areas serving as migration corridors» renaturation of creek and creek bank» upgrading of certain areas for recreational activities» expansion of foot- and cycle path network Folie 22

24 Creek valleys Esslingen: subproject Hainbachtal the analysis» location and recording of necessities and options in regard to climate change adaption» parcel-related allocation of corresponding functions along the valley Folie 23

25 Creek valleys Esslingen: subproject Hainbachtal looking back» restoration Hainbach Gerberweg (realisation: ) Folie 24

26 Creek valleys Esslingen: subproject Hainbachtal looking ahead I Folie 25

27 Creek valleys Esslingen: subproject Hainbachtal looking ahead II Folie 26

Creek valleys Esslingen: subproject Hainbachtal administrative background» realisation over period of 20 years» expenses internally coordinated with all departments

28 Creek valleys Esslingen: subproject Hainbachtal administrative background» realisation over period of 20 years» expenses internally coordinated with all departments involved» financed mostly by funding, compensation measures offsetting ecological interferences» communal council agreed upon project including all expenses Folie 27

29 Stuttgart Region: Providing Knowledge, Regional Planning, Supporting local Activities City of Esslingen: Layer climate adaptation in local land-use plan (draft) > City of Ludwigsburg: Implementation of local Projects Folie 28

30 Climate simulation» Project KARS : Climate simulation in local urban planning project Wind speed at 04:00 am Urban master plan Air temperature at 04:00 am VRS / M. Grohe Folie 29

31 Green Living Room» Project TURAS : Green Living Room Ludwigsburg - Urban Climate Comfort Zone VRS / M. Grohe Folie 30

32 Green Living Room For more Information and documentary film see: VRS / M. Grohe Folie 31

33 Conclusions» Metropolitan areas are drivers for the economy insufficient adaptation means high risk also for the hinterland» Implementation needs (political) support agenda setting important» Multiuse of measures, additional benefits / no regret is helpful» Adaptation has to be part of an integrated development strategy on all administrative tiers but coordinated on regional level Folie 32

34 Many thanks for your attention Dr. Christoph Hemberger Dr. Katja Walther Dipl.-Ing. Albrecht Burkhardt VRS / G. Stoppel

Metropolitan Development along Water corridors Planning Examples Stuttgart Region Germany. Thomas Kiwitt Managing Director Verband Region Stuttgart

Metropolitan Development along Water corridors Planning Examples Stuttgart Region Germany Thomas Kiwitt Managing Director Verband Region Stuttgart Stuttgart Region Baden-Württemberg s core area and powerhouse