In Vienna, more plants make the city cooler

Detail: Vienna is fighting global warming by promoting a greening initiative for facades, roof and courtyard installations. As such, the city offers funding and advice to anyone interested in greening their buildings with vegetation.

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Country: Vienna

Location: Austria

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This initiative presents several advantages:

The city will be cooler and nicer, as the plants will absorb CO2. On hot days, these green installations will lower the perceived temperatures by up to 13°C.
The plants will attract birds and insects back into the city by providing them with habitat and sources of food.

Creating vertical forests in the city can improve the well-being of the residents and restore biodiversity.

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