Promoting resilient urban landscapes in the South Baltic area through innovative multi-functional green roofs for stormwater management, temperature reduction, and biodiversity enhancement.
Overview: The BalticGrow project addresses urban challenges in the South Baltic area, including heavy rainfall, urban heat islands, and the need to reduce CO₂ emissions, by advancing multi-functional green and blue-green roof solutions.
Key Objectives: The project aims to develop, test, and scale up innovative green roofs that enhance stormwater management, reduce temperatures, improve local biodiversity, and integrate renewable energy production, fostering resilient and eco-friendly urban environments.
Main Activities: The project conducts research and analysis using hydrological modeling and material testing to create evidence-based strategies suited to the Baltic climate. Stakeholder engagement involves local governments, energy utilities, building owners, and residents to align solutions with community needs. Pilot installations and monitoring in different climatic zones test the solutions using an IoT-based system for real-time data collection. Findings inform a Technology Catalogue and Decision-Support Toolbox to facilitate adoption.
Impact: By combining stormwater retention, thermal regulation, biodiversity enhancement, and solar energy in a single system, the project supports the widespread adoption of green roofs as mainstream elements of sustainable development. Cross-border collaboration leverages complementary expertise and resources, ensuring solutions are tailored to diverse regulatory and environmental contexts while delivering lasting environmental and economic benefits.
