In the six years in which I served as Alderman, I saw how the city became more environmentally friendly in both neighborhoods and in the city center. When I drive to the town hall in the morning, I drive along the green Boschdijk and through the city center, which we are currently making more environmentally friendly. That makes me proud. I enjoy the transformation that is located in the city.
But we're not there yet. Our city grows and that is exactly why nature is essential. More green ensures shade and cooling, helps with rain showers and makes the city healthier and more beautiful. Not only for our residents, but also for the animals.
In Eindhoven we take once again a fixed steps towards a greener, healthier and more attractive city center. With an investment of more than 4.6 million euros, we strengthen nature along the city dommel, combine green spaces along the sex and green roofs in the city center. The goal? A city that is ready for the future for humans and nature.
The city dommel is of great importance for the biological diversity. It combines different parks and strips of nature. In a city that continues to grow and prevents it, it is crucial to maintain and improve these green zones. The plans are a good balance between nature conservation and space for relaxation and enable people to go on the Dommel River and enjoy peace and green in their own city.
Gender
The gender river is now becoming coherent. If there were separate initiatives before, a larger plan has now been selected that connects different locations. Thanks to the efforts of committed residents and initiatives such as the Friends of the Gender Park Foundation, biological diversity and quality of life are increasingly observed. Consider the green of Lodewijk Napoleonple, which will soon become part of a green route that connects the gender park and the VictoriaPark.
We don't just make heads more environmentally friendly on the street level. The roofs also receive a green revision. The community gives a good example by making its buildings green. In addition, residents and entrepreneurs who want to make their roofs more environmentally friendly in the city center are made available. This is called U -Overside park. In addition to existing subsidies for green roofs elsewhere, there will be in the city. Green roofs offer cooling, collect rainwater and offer space for plants and animals. They not only make the city more beautiful, but also more resistant to extreme weather conditions.
I can't see the green roofs from my bike. Nevertheless, I hope that our residents appreciate all of the green in our city, not only as a need for a future worth living, but also because it is beautiful.
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