Innovation and new technology demand in water management

Modern German cities need to find a way to adapt to the world’s changing climates. With increased flooding from heavier rainfall, cities like Frankfurt and Berlin need to adjust to prepare for the future. The netWORKS 3 project was a partnership between ISOE and the city of Frankfurt that used city planning models and assessed criteria for water management to find new ways to approach complex and changing ecological and social systems in major German cities. 

Another solution to rapidly changing climates can be seen in cities like Berlin, where innovation is incorporated into construction and city planning. The future outlook – all parking areas and median strips are resurfaced to be permeable, and all new buildings have rooftop gardens, providing a soluble solution to changing climates.

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