Climate adaptation at Fichteplatz
Find out more about the measure to create near-natural green spaces at Fichteplatz here.
Joint Planting Event at Fichteplatz
In May 2026, the Parks and Environment Department of the State Capital of Mainz, in collaboration with the Feldhecke team, carried out an ecological restoration project at Fichteplatz. The site was an approximately 500 m² area that had previously been heavily compacted and used for parking.
Together with residents from the immediate vicinity, a shaded border was created using native small shrubs.
Mainz views public green spaces as climate-ecological infrastructure. Maintenance and development are therefore focused on resilience to heat, drought, and heavy rainfall. Where possible, lawns are converted into species-rich meadows, mowing schedules are staggered over time and space, and irrigation is switched to rainwater.
Drought-tolerant, site-appropriate species ensure evaporative cooling and biodiversity, while maintenance that promotes humus strengthens the soil as a water reservoir.
The municipal climate adaptation strategy defines “urban green spaces” as a distinct area of action and links it to health promotion and heat protection. With approximately 376 hectares of public green space and about 40,000 trees, Mainz focuses on low-maintenance, multifunctional management that reduces soil sealing, prioritizes soil protection, and systematically utilizes the ecological services provided by green spaces.
