The Horticulture Research Group of the ZHAWInstitute of Natural Resource Sciences in Wädenswil is hosting the symposium Vegetation Systems in the Sponge City on 7 September 2023. It is part of the annual series of events on plant systems. According to a statement, the focus will be on heat mitigation in cities through measures for a sponge city, especially the choice of suitable plants.
The sponge city is an urban planning concept that aims to absorb as much rain and surface water as possible where it occurs, instead of channeling and draining it. The aim is to prevent flooding during heavy rainfall, improve the urban climate, and promote resilience in urban ecosystems. These measures can include increasing space for root systems under roads, planting rainwater storage tanks, or using plant beds as seepage basins. With the use of research findings and practical examples, international experts will show how vegetation systems can be used to address the challenges of climate change.
With their invitation, the organizers are targeting professionals involved in landscape architecture and the planning of open space, transport and infrastructure, or anyone who is responsible for tree and nature conservation in cities and municipalities. Environmental engineers are also invited, as well as interested parties from research and teaching institutions. ce/mm
