As a harbour city connected to the North Sea, Hamburg must be prepared for rising sea levels and storm surges. To address these issues, the city has developed an adaptation strategy that focuses on modern concepts for flood prevention.
Hamburg: In order to tackle another growing problem, urban flooding caused by heavy rainfall, Hamburg has developed its very own Rain Infrastructure Adaptation Programme (RISA).
One of the first cities to adopt the sponge city approach, Hamburg boasts green roof and green facade programmes. The city is also engaged in ‘Blue Green Streets’activities, and in an international project involving nature-based solutions – CLEVER Cities. A model in the search for new technical and organisational approaches, CLEVER Cities cooperates with various municipalities.
Interviewees: Prof. Antje Stokman, Professor for Architecture and Landscape, HafenCity University Hamburg
Karen Pein, Managing Director, IBA Hamburg