Best practice for the approval of power lines at the BNetzA

In the course of the energy transition, the expansion and upgrading of the electricity transmission grid in the north and east of Germany plays a central role. With the publication of the planning approval decisions for the two sections of the Röhrsdorf-Weida-Remptendorf project (No. 14 of the Federal Requirements Plan Act), the approval procedure has …

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Workshop Technology Quarter Wedau-Nord in Duisburg

On the occasion of the revision of the urban and open space planning design for the “Wedau-Nord Technology Quarter” as a basis for the subsequent development plan procedure, a workshop organized by Christoph Kohl Stadtplaner Architekten took place at the end of October with GEBAG and representatives of the University of Duisburg-Essen (UDE).

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Kick-off New Branitz Baumuniversität

On 19 October 2022, in the presence of Klara Geywitz (Federal Minister for Housing, Urban Development and Construction) and Dr Manja Schüle (Brandenburg’s Minister for Science, Research and Culture), the official starting signal was given for the New Branitz Baumuniversität in Cottbus. The project is part of the federal programme “Adaptation of Urban Spaces to …

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Lake Parstein – A clear matter?

Lake Parstein, in the north-east of Brandenburg, is one of the few mesotrophic clear-water lakes of high quality in the country. According to the criteria of the EU Water Framework Directive (WFD), it has been in good condition for years. Nevertheless, under rising temperatures and changing precipitation patterns in climate change, the marginal conditions in …

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Photovoltaics – Big potential for sunny prospects

In Brandenburg, the demand for suitable open spaces for photovoltaic systems is increasing. Many municipalities are currently literally overrun with inquiries regarding available areas from interested parties and project developers. This poses an increasing challenge to municipal and city administrations to manage the development in a sensible way and to answer important questions. Are the …

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Booklet Municipal Landscape Plan Fürstenwalde | Spree

With the creation of the municipal landscape plan, the city of Fürstenwalde has elaborated its nature conservation concept in a comprehensive set of plans, thus creating a stable framework for biodiversity and sustainable urban development. In addition, the growing city of Fürstenwalde wants to secure its open space potential for the future.

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