Quarters and Developments
Climate Adaptation Concept – City of Dormagen
We developed a climate adaptation strategy and action plan for resilient, climate-neutral urban development
© Stadt DormagenPowerful city walls and the Roman cavalry fort Durnomagus reflect Dormagen’s long history. The location is protected as a UNESCO World Heritage site, and bears witness to Dormagen’s ancient history. Dormagen has set an ambitious goal to secure future livability and become climate-neutral by 2030. The city seeks to secure long-term livability for 65,000 residents. We developed a comprehensive climate adaptation concept and action plan. We based all measures on risk analyses and stakeholder input. A dedicated coordination unit now anchors climate adaptation in municipal structures. This way, the city integrates climate impact into planning and citizen advisory services.
Identify Hotspots, Strengthen Resilience – Systematic Climate Adaptation
We developed the concept under the funding guideline “Measures for Adaptation to Climate Change.” We focused on DAS-A.1: Development of a Sustainable Climate Adaptation Concept. Our team conducted a comprehensive baseline assessment. Our experts analyzed affected locations, identified vulnerability, and pinpointed climate within the municipality.
Dormagen borders the Rhine River to the north and east. Several creeks run through the city, which can cause flooding. Thus, we identified and created suitable infiltration areas along waterways. These areas absorb excess water during heavy rainfall. We informed affected households about concrete preparedness measures.
In addition to heavy rainfall, inner-city districts face rising summer heat. We identified heat hotspots and vulnerable population groups.
From Analysis to Action
Based on these findings, we translated the analysis into a clear action plan. Each measure strengthens resilience against heat, flooding, and health risks. We involved stakeholders through workshops, interviews, and committee presentations. This process bolstered acceptance across administration and the public.We developed monitoring structures and participation formats. These structures secure long-erm implementation and funding eligibility.
Added Value
- Increased resilience to climate impacts through clear, definable measures
- Strengthened coordination and public trust
- Anchored climate adaptation management in permanent structures
- Created a strategic basis for future urban development
- Secured a solid foundation for follow-on funding
Services
- Developing an integrated climate adaptation concept under “Measures for Adaptation to Climate Change” (focus DAS-A.1: Development of a Sustainable Climate Adaptation Concept)
- Conducted baseline assessments on climatic exposure and vulnerability
- Identified and mapped climate hotspots
- Created a detailed, prioritized action plan
- Designed implementation and monitoring structures
- Structured stakeholder communication and public participation
“For the City of Dormagen, this project provided a strategic foundation for systematically integrating future climate impacts, particularly heat, flooding, and health risks, into urban planning and citizen advisory services.”
Janis Hackbarth, Real Estate and Environmental Protection, City of Dormagen
“Climate adaptation is a task for society as a whole. Everybody needs to be involved. Our participatory approach proved to be a real added value in Dormagen, as both the administration and the public support our action plan.”
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