City of Eindhoven

Several locations within the Eindhoven city centre with different characteristics constitute Eindhoven's demonstration areas for nature-based solutions. 

Eindhoven has implemented green spaces and elements in several streets within the city centre, which previously were completely paved. By using less pavement, less water is channelled into the sewer which reduces the risk of flooding. The vegetation also mitigates heat stress as it provides shade and increases water evaporation. The city has transformed the Vestdijk boulevard where traffic has been reduced to improve air quality and existing green areas have been revamped to enhance the liveability of the street. The Clausplein square has been refurbished and trees, shrubs and grasses have been planted on the previously stone-covered square. A green façade and green spaces have also been implemented in the Nutsbedrijven Regio Eindhoven area with the help of the citizens living in the area, and tree rings and other green elements have been planted on several streets in the city centre. A green façade was also implemented on a building on Oude Stadsgracht, whereas a green roof is being installed on the City Hall and green spaces are being created in the area surrounding the entrance of the building.

Water retention areas were implemented on the Vestdijk boulevard and on the Clausplein square as part of an integrated plan linking green and blue measures. Nature-based techniques were selected for the sites to purify and reduce stormwater runoff. The city will daylight the Grote Beek watercourse in the GGzE area, which will connect water bodies to enable fauna migration and increase the water surface area and the aeration capacity of the water body. This will lead to enhanced biodiversity and improved fauna migration.