Temperature Evaluation
In a recent press release on the city portal, Mayor Frank Hilker of Detmold confirmed that the city continues to lead as Germany's greenest urban area. The announcement follows a new heat check by the German Environmental Aid (DUH), which ranked Detmold eighth nationwide, sixth in North Rhine-Westphalia, and first in East Westphalia-Lippe.
The city's commitment to environmental preservation is evident in its plans for a "green belt" throughout the city. This initiative includes existing green spaces, pocket parks, and the future "Future-Fun Park Friedrichstal" at the open-air museum. A total of 3.3 million euros will be invested in this expansion, with a significant portion dedicated to adapting urban spaces to address climate change.
Mayor Hilker, a member of the SPD party, also highlighted further topics that serve the preservation of greenery. These include building in existing structures and the renovation of Schlossplatz with an innovative sponge city concept. This concept will store collected rainwater in the soil and release it as evaporative cooling, improving the city's microclimate. Thirty-nine new trees have been planted on Schlossplatz to further mitigate climate impacts.
The first sustainable industrial park in Lippe, Sander, also contributes positively to Detmold's top ranking. The DUH's heat-affected index, which uses averaged satellite data to record how many people within the municipality live in heavily heat-affected areas, has not yet been applied to Detmold in this study.
For inquiries about the press release, Thorsten Engelhardt can be contacted via email, and a phone number is also provided. The press release does not contain any new self-contained facts about Detmold that are not already mentioned in the previous bullet points.
Detmold remains a shining example of a green and sustainable city, and its commitment to environmental preservation continues to set it apart.
