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The aim of the project is to create an adaptation strategy for the city of Liberec and reduce the negative impacts of climate change on local people. The outputs obtained within the analysis of the territory and the elaboration of the adaptation strategy will be used in other conceptual and strategic documents of the city.
Summary of project results
The main goal of the Adaptation Strategy for Liberec project was the creation of a strategic document that assessed the city''s vulnerability in relation to climate change and proposed concrete measures to mitigate the impact of these changes on the lives of Liberec residents. The adaptation strategy is the basic tool by which the statutory city of Liberec systematically prepares for the effects of the changing climate and natural conditions. The goal is a long-term lower threat to people and nature (lower vulnerability) and at the same time higher resistance in the event of adverse events (higher resilience). A side effect of these activities is an increase in the quality of life and the environment, the safety of residents, and the support of the economic and social development of Liberec.
As part of the project, measures were proposed to reduce the negative impact of climate change, such as drought, heat waves, extreme torrential rainfall and flash floods. Aerial photography showed the risk locations in the city where overheating is occurring. The information obtained is further incorporated into other conceptual documents across the office, such as the Public Space Manual. The Department of the Office of the City Architect implements activities related to the greening of the city. A project is being prepared for the modification of the Nisa River bed, etc.
The importance of the project is crucial for the city of Liberec. The elaborated strategy plans to implement adaptation measures close to nature in the city and its surroundings (e.g. plantings, revitalization of public spaces, parks, revitalization of streams, etc.), suitably supplemented by construction-technical interventions (e.g. retention systems, etc.). As part of the proposed measures and during their implementation, special attention is paid to sustainable water management, including the issue of floods, urban greenery and public space. In the area of reducing emissions, measures to save energy, expand energy management, use renewable energy sources and reduce emissions from transport are planned.