June 10, 2025 is all about green urban development in Dresden. An important project on the *Living Lake Street* shows how urban space can be designed sustainably. The city not only takes environmental protection into account, but also the quality of life of its citizens. A variety of ideas are being implemented to promote coexistence in urban spaces and at the same time integrate nature. Readers can find out more about this exciting project at dresdner-stadtteilzeitungen.de.

A comprehensive brochure from the Federal Agency for Nature Conservation explains the basics and advantages of *urban green infrastructure*. This not only serves as an aesthetic element, but also fulfills important functions such as improving air quality, soundproofing and promoting biodiversity. In this context, planning principles and implementation strategies that are of great importance for municipal actors are also presented. The brochure is the result of the R&D project “Green Infrastructure in Urban Areas” and is supported by various associations, such as the German Garden Office Managers Conference and the German Association for the Environment and Nature Conservation. You can find more detailed information about this at bfn.de.

What constitutes green infrastructure?

The definition of *urban green infrastructure* is diverse and includes everything from parks to green roofs to urban forests. These infrastructures are crucial for sustainable urban development and should continue to be increasingly supported in the future. Thanks to concepts developed by experts, municipalities can specifically identify areas and involve the relevant actors. The aim is that green spaces in urban areas are not only created, but also well maintained and managed.

Involving citizens in the planning and implementation processes has top priority. Emotional ties to urban green spaces not only increase well-being, but also acceptance and willingness to care for them. These findings, on which lss.ls.tum.de also provides relevant studies, are essential for a sustainable cityscape.

Conclusion: A step into the green future

With projects like the *Lebendige Seestrasse*, Dresden shows that a green infrastructure is not only desirable, but also necessary for future city life. In the coming years it will be important to further expand these ideas and design the city as a livable and natural environment. So that citizens not only benefit from green spaces, but can also actively participate in their creation.

To find out more about the *Lebendige Seestrasse* and the powerful role of urban green infrastructure in Dresden, visit dresdner-stadtteilzeitungen.de, [bfn.de].