Actions undertaken by the Commission include commencing processes for providing financial assistance to the specified airports.
Bremen Airport's park is currently undergoing clearing work due to an infestation of box tree moths. The work, being carried out by Bremen Airport GmbH and WFB Wirtschaftsförderung Bremen GmbH, is expected to be completed by the end of the week.
Following the removal of boxwoods, a temporary uniform lawn will be created. This marks the beginning of a potential fundamental review and realignment of the park's design, with climate adaptation, strengthening biodiversity, improving the quality of stay for airport guests and employees, and maintenance costs as potential focus areas for the new design.
The infestation of box tree moths in the park has been present for some time. Maintenance measures prior to the clearing work were limited to ensuring traffic safety. The estimated cost of the clearing work is approximately 10,000 euros.
In the long-term, the plan for the park includes redesigning and adapting it to changing climate and biodiversity conditions. A decision on the future design of the park is still pending, with the decision being made jointly by departments for economy, construction, and environment, and Bremen Airport.
Common best practices for such park redevelopment in similar contexts can be outlined. Climate adaptation would involve using native and drought-resistant plant species to better tolerate local climate conditions and reduce irrigation needs, as well as implementing green infrastructure like rain gardens or bioswales to manage stormwater and reduce heat island effects.
Biodiversity would be enhanced by planting a diverse mix of native flora to attract pollinators and support local fauna, creating habitats that increase ecological resilience. Layered plant structures (trees, shrubs, groundcover) would be introduced to increase habitat complexity.
Improving the guest experience would involve designing paths and seating areas that allow visitors to engage with nature comfortably, including shaded resting spots and scenic viewpoints. Educational signage about local ecology and the reasons for planting changes would increase visitor awareness.
Maintenance costs would be reduced by selecting low-maintenance plant species, limiting pruning, watering, and pest management needs. Sustainable landscaping practices (mulching, soil health improvement) would also be employed to limit upkeep.
This approach aligns with trends in urban and airport landscaping focusing on sustainability, biodiversity, and cost-effective maintenance seen in contemporary projects. The redeveloped park at Bremen Airport, once completed, is expected to be a testament to this forward-thinking approach.
- To address the long-term challenges faced by the park at Bremen Airport, environmental science and climate-change strategies will be integrated into the new design.
- For a more sustainable and cost-effective maintenance approach, the park's redevelopment will focus on using native, drought-resistant plants and simple landscaping practices like mulching and soil health improvement.
- In the revised design, the industry of aerospace can lend its expertise to create drive paths and seating areas that enable airport guests and employees to interact with the environment comfortably.
- According to recent trends in urban and airport landscaping, finance will be a crucial factor in the decision-making process, ensuring the new design of the park is both environmentally friendly and cost-effective.
