Kassel fights against the heat: drinking fountain and green oases for everyone!

Kassel fights against the heat: drinking fountain and green oases for everyone!

In the district of Kassel, current challenges of climate change are increasingly becoming the focus. The rising temperatures, droughts and extreme weather events require a quick action from municipalities. Therefore, many municipalities tackle heat protection projects, as the

drinking fountain and heat warning systems

In order to cover the need for water in hot days, a drinking fountain has been set up, to which the citizens are already well reacted. Further wells are being planned and in Wolfhagen is working on a heat warning message for the city app. Kassel is also planning to set up ten new drinking fountains this year and to install a total of 20 more by 2027. The locations of these wells are for all citizens: Inside in the geoportal of the city of Kassel, as Climate human health explained.

The health department also plays an important role. It informs the population about the dangers in extreme heat and offers helpful tips to behave and better overcome the heat.

common procedure in the region

The municipalities in the district work closely together to take effective heat protection measures. In Habichtswald, for example, extensive advice, construction work and greening are used. The sun sails and outdoor roller blinds at public facilities should provide more shade in the future. Kaufungen, on the other hand, develops a specific heat protection concept to better protect endangered groups. Here are drinking water stations in central locations and planting 100 shade trees.

The challenges of climate change make it clear: cities have to adapt to the new circumstances. According to the Federal Ministry of Housing, Urban Development and Building , urban development and construction must be designed in such a way that buildings, living environment and green spaces take into account the new climate. The creation of more urban green, the clearing of areas and the improvement of water retention are important measures.

This strategy also pursues the goal of better protecting endangered groups such as children, old people, pregnant or chronically ill. In order to meet these challenges, the Federal Ministry supports the municipalities with funding and planning instruments. The progressive projects in the region show that a good hand and coordinated approach can significantly contribute to ensuring the quality of life even on hot days in Hofgeismar and beyond.