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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The interception of sand lizards on the former recycling yard in Fredersdorf-Vogelsdorf, started on May 31, 2022. It is estimated that more than 81,000 tons of old waste are stored on the 13 ha site. Therefore the site, which has lain fallow for 20 years, is currently the largest illegal landfill in Brandenburg.
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The Fondazione Benetton Studi Ricerche honours the Schöneberger Südgelände and Berlin’s urban nature with this year’s Carlo Scarpa Prize. The prestigious prize, which has been awarded annually since 1990, recognises outstanding places in terms of landscape architecture that maintain their historical and design heritage. The jury describes the Schöneberger Südgelände as “a large public space …
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At the beginning of the year, Martin Janotta was a guest on “Weitblick”, the podcast of the Department of Landscape Planning and Landscape Development at the TU Berlin. The interview series deals with questions around the topics of landscape, nature conservation and sustainability.
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In the course of the energy turnaround, the expansion, upgrading and increase of the electricity carrying capacity of the transmission grid in the north and east of Germany plays a central role. 50Hertz is currently planning and implementing a number of line projects in Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia. Two of the power grid expansion projects …
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The design team led by KCAP finishes as the best runner-up for the development of the new urban district Kreuzfeld in Cologne. Our design concept, called ‘Kreuzfelder StadtNatur’ focuses on urban nature. It proposes an ecologically sensitive urban development with a differentiated structure of open spaces. Integrating aspects of sustainable infrastructure and climate adaptation.
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The competitive dialogue “Köln-Kreuzfeld” is entering the final stage. The three revised designs of the 2nd phase will be presented online to the interested public from 15-30 November 2021. Anyone who would like to can also take part in the online survey and provide feedback on the planning proposals. In addition, a public forum will …
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Like many historic gardens, the Branitz park in Cottbus is also suffering from the consequences of climate change. Increasingly dry summers, unusually mild winters and more frequent storms are already causing massive damage to the tree population. To counteract this, the Foundation Fürst-Pückler-Museum (FFPM) is breaking new ground with the “Branitz Baumuniversität” project.
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The design “Kreuzfelder StadtNatur” by KCAP, Realace, Ramboll Studio Dreiseitl, Happold Ingenieurbüro and FJP was selected as one of the three finalists by the expert jury on 09.09.2021.
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In 2021, the FJP team was again at the start of the 19th IKK company run. After last year’s break due to the pandemic, this run was a little different: later than usual, colder than usual, wetter than usual and darker than usual. Nevertheless, all five athletes shone with top results. There were also some …
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