Research questions of the work packages (WP)

WP 1 = Implementation in the new development quarter

Research question: How can the multifunctional effects of BlueGreen water and energy infrastructures be implemented in the planning phases of the new L416 neighbourhood?

WP 2 = Implementation in the renovation of existing buildings

Research question: How can the multifunctional effects of BlueGreen water and energy infrastructures be implemented in existing neighbourhoods?

WP 3 = Evaluation of existing municipal buildings

Research question: What contribution do existing BlueGreen infrastructures make to resource protection and climate adaptation?

WP 4 = Continuation through future investment projects in Leipzig

Research question: What contributions to resource protection and climate adaptation can be realised through the implementation of selected BlueGreen system approaches, especially in urban risk zones (focal points for action)? Which influencing factors have to be considered for the assessment of the feasibility?

WP 5 = BlueGreen Governance - Stabilisation of planning processes and improvement of the political-legal framework conditions

Research question: How can the implementation of BlueGreen infrastructures be integrated into existing Leipzig planning processes, transferred to other municipalities and how should the political-legal framework be adapted?

WP 6 = Project coordination & communication

The tasks of project coordination include (a) efficient organisation of cooperation between partners and authorities (project meetings, workshops, internal communication, etc.), (b) ensuring adequate data flow, (c) providing information and development tools, (d) coordinating field activities, (e) reporting, (f) coordinating the transfer of results to cross-cutting and networking projects of the BMBF, (g) coordinating and exchanging information with other R&D projects in Leipzig, and (h) safeguarding commercial partner rights.