Climate and Environment Park integrates utilities, climate adaptation and landscape park

Heavy rainfall events are becoming more frequent, presenting growing challenges for cities to manage stormwater effectively. Traditional approaches such as expanding sewer networks are no longer sufficient, making alternative solutions like Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS) a necessity. This approach enables water to be managed on the surface while simultaneously reshaping the terrain of cities and landscapes.

The expansion of renewable energy and the electrification of society are placing new demands on our landscapes. Large-scale infrastructure such as data centres, solar parks and Power-to-X facilities are becoming integrated components of our energy system—and, consequently, of the landscapes that surround us. At Gottlieb Paludan Architects, we work purposefully to integrate these technical structures in ways that generate value for clients, communities and nature alike.

Our cities and landscapes must accommodate a wide range of functions, interests, and concerns – from urban development and infrastructure to nature conservation and climate adaptation. This places high demands on the prioritization, planning, and siting of new developments and structures. Urban and landscape analyses provide a comprehensive overview of physical, regulatory, and contextual conditions and form a critical basis for decision-making in the early project stages.