1. General information
2. Objectives of the intervention
Goals of the intervention
The objectives of the intervention are to integrate solutions for groundwater, rainwater, wastewater, streams and ponds that create attractive housing. The aims are to prevent flooding caused by climate change, avoid pollution in the groundwater and improve the environment in streams and ponds, and to use the water for recreational values. Green and blue spaces (mostly connected to water) are included in the vision of Nye. A long-term goal is the development of a climate park that can be created in the form of a nature reservation with marshy areas, trees and bushes, in the undeveloped area west of Nye. The climate park will make it possible to tackle extreme rainfall caused by climate changes over the next few years, through a collection of rainwater and controlled flooding into the park. (Ref. 1, 5)
A long-term goal is the development of a climate park that can be created in the form of a nature reservation with marshy areas, trees and bushes, in the undeveloped area west of Nye. (Ref 5)
A long-term goal is the development of a climate park that can be created in the form of a nature reservation with marshy areas, trees and bushes, in the undeveloped area west of Nye. (Ref 5)
Quantitative targets
Development of a sustainable district that will eventually house 15,000- 20,000 people. (Ref. 2, 15)
Also, the area provides the municipal water supply with around 20%. (Ref. 6)
Also, the area provides the municipal water supply with around 20%. (Ref. 6)
Monitoring indicators defined
number of people living in sustainable housing district; percentage of municipal water supply used by sustainable district (Ref 2, 15)
% of municipal water supply provided (Ref. 6)
% of municipal water supply provided (Ref. 6)
Sustainability challenge(s) addressed
Climate change adaptation: What were the goals of the NBS?
Climate change adaptation: What activities are implemented to realize the conservation goals and targets?
Please specify "other Habitats and biodiversity restoration activity"
A long-term goal is the development of a climate park that can be created in the form of a nature reservation with marshy areas, trees and bushes, in the undeveloped area west of Nye. (Ref 5)
What types of restoration goals are / were defined for the NBS intervention?
What activities are implemented to realize the restoration goals and targets?
Implementation activities
Using the integrated streams and ponds (which provide the possibility for architectural solutions) for outdoor activities. (Ref. 1)
"Aarhus Water and the Tækker Group are working to think up better ways of using rainwater integrated into the development plan right from the start. The project group is currently looking beyond the boundaries of the city for ideas and working on a development plan that incorporates them." (Ref. 13)
Also, NIRAS has developed an ambitious strategy for handling the water, which means to integrate rainwater as a recreational element, as well as to use water for toilet flushing. (Ref. 12)
The finished city is seen as an independent city with shopping opportunities, schools, day care institutions, sports facilities, medical center, cafes, church, playgrounds, etc (Ref 15)
The climate park will make it possible to tackle extreme rainfall caused by climate changes over the next few years, through collection of rainwater and controlled flooding into the park. (Ref. 1, 5); repurpose water: integrate rainwater as a recreational element, as well as to use water for toilet flushing. (Ref. 12)
"Aarhus Water and the Tækker Group are working to think up better ways of using rainwater integrated into the development plan right from the start. The project group is currently looking beyond the boundaries of the city for ideas and working on a development plan that incorporates them." (Ref. 13)
Also, NIRAS has developed an ambitious strategy for handling the water, which means to integrate rainwater as a recreational element, as well as to use water for toilet flushing. (Ref. 12)
The finished city is seen as an independent city with shopping opportunities, schools, day care institutions, sports facilities, medical center, cafes, church, playgrounds, etc (Ref 15)
The climate park will make it possible to tackle extreme rainfall caused by climate changes over the next few years, through collection of rainwater and controlled flooding into the park. (Ref. 1, 5); repurpose water: integrate rainwater as a recreational element, as well as to use water for toilet flushing. (Ref. 12)
3. NBS domains, ES and scale
4. Governance and financing
5. Innovation
Type of innovation
Please specify technological innovation
Integrated solutions for groundwater, rainwater, waste water, streams and ponds (for e.g. flood prevention). (Ref. 1)
Novelty level of the innovation
Please specify novelty level of the innovation
In the municipal plan from 2001, around 2100 hectares were selected for new urban areas, where 60% of the area had the status as 'perspective areas' (for urban development). (Ref. 7)
Replicability/Transferability
Please specify Replicability/Transferability
Nye sets new standards for how a private developer can join forces with the local authority, water utility and consultants to create the town of the future, by focusing on a cohesive approach, balance and sustainability. (Ref. 1)
