# Urban redevelopment and climate adaptation in Germany > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/urban-redevelopment-and-climate-adaptation-in-germany > Updated: 2026-10-20T08:08:05.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. Various urban redevelopment projects are underway across different German locations to enhance public spaces and address climate change. In Berlin, work has commenced on Genter Straße to transform the area near Limburger Straße into a recreational space. The project involves unsealing asphalt to increase greenery and installing infiltration beds and green gullies to manage rainwater and provide local cooling. The initiative, supported by 310,000 euros in funding, also aims to improve accessibility between Wedding Town Hall and the Berlin University of Technology. In Sterkrade, the demolition of the Center Point building is facilitating the creation of a green public space in the pedestrian zone, featuring shade trees, water features, and sunken areas for heavy rainfall management. Meanwhile, in Lauterbach, construction has begun on a new youth meeting space at the Bleiche location, which will include seating and basketball facilities as an interim solution for the area. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-20: Urban redevelopment projects underway in Sterkrade and Lauterbach Urban renewal projects are progressing in Germany, including the transformation of Sterkrade's Center Point into a climate-resilient green space and the creation of a new youth meeting area in Lauterbach. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/urban-redevelopment-projects-underway-in-sterkrade-and-lauterbach ### 2026-10-12: Genter Straße undergoes redesign for climate adaptation Redesign work has begun on Genter Straße in Berlin to create a climate-adapted recreational area with increased greenery and improved accessibility, with completion expected by April. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/genter-strae-undergoes-redesign-for-climate-adaptation --- Cite as: Urban redevelopment and climate adaptation in Germany. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/urban-redevelopment-and-climate-adaptation-in-germany