With the renewal of the Cromvlietpark, an innovative urban water buffer will be built underneath the park. Hard surface is disconnected from the sewer. The rainwater coming from these surfaces will be stored locally, in the deep underground. The water will be used to irrigate the vegetation of the urban farm and the local kitchen garden of the Cromvlietpark.

In 2020, Southend Borough Council will start the development of Launchpad. This innovation centre, the first of its kind in the Borough, will encourage small and medium businesses to invest in the area. Green infrastructure will form an integral part of this innovation centre, which will serve as an exemplar for future new developments. The Green Infrastructure delivered through the pilot will not only serve to build climate resilience, but will create an attractive and healthy environment for workers and residents.

The pilot aims to develop a network of green urban areas throughout the city. In different areas, climbing plants and trees are planted to reduce heat stress and improve air quality. This will have positive effect on biodiversity and improves the living environment for citizens.

Wemeldinge Noord experiences regular pluvial flooding, due to outdated infrastructure and a large amount of paved surfaces. The municipality designs the new water buffering and green space in close cooperation with residents.

The pilot aims to help the city of Cambridge prepare for the projected impacts brought about by climate change. The pilot does so by increasing tree canopy cover and contributing to the sustainable management of the City’s urban forest. The development of a resilient urban forest will help the City adapt to, and mitigate against, a changing climate. A huge range of additional benefits will also be realised, for nature and for human well-being.

The City of Bruges is rediscovering the Kerkebeek and wants to increase space for the water of the Kerkebeek. This pilot project is a showcase where nature, safety, mobility and climate will go hand in hand.

The Province of Antwerp and Streekvereniging Zuidrand aim to counteract the effects of heavy rainfall. Therefore, they cooperate with local municipalities to create semipermeable paths and water buffering ponds at 7 different locations.