Green and natural urban open spaces are not just an accompaniment to a city's buildings: against the background of the noticeable effects of climate change and the associated weather extremes, they are of the utmost importance for the urban climate, an indispensable habitat for plants, animals and humans and increase the quality of life in cities and communities.

Effective environmental, climate and flood protection can only be achieved with more green spaces in cities!

The exhibition presents successful examples of how this can be achieved as part of the results of the "Gardens in the City" competition in 2023. The Free State of Saxony has been recognizing green design projects that demonstrate successful alternatives to sealed open spaces for many years. Outstanding projects were awarded in the three categories "Open spaces at public facilities - green spaces/parks/playgrounds", "Outdoor facilities in residential areas or recreational areas within commercial areas" and "Other newly designed open space systems".

The projects are presented using before-and-after photos and accompanying texts as a successful joint effort by clients, planners and gardening and landscaping companies.

The exhibition shows the diversity of newly created or reconstructed urban open spaces with high design quality, aesthetic standards and function-oriented design.

Accompanying program:

03.09. - 05.09.24:
BConstruction of a show garden at the ZfBK
The show garden will be built on the premises of the ZfBK by gardening and landscaping trainees. Natural building materials, shrubs and perennials are used to create a green interior design in the form of a model garden, just as it could be created outdoors. Its creation can be observed through the large display windows of the ZfBK. The structure is similar to the performance requirements of the Saxon professional competition for trainee landscape gardeners.

06.09.24, 6 pm:
Exhibition opening
Tour and talks

11.09.2024, 10:00-15:00
Career orientation rally for school classes (7th-8th grade) Gartenbauverband Mitteldeutschland e.V.
We offer pupils the opportunity to gain an exciting insight into the profession of gardener, the various disciplines and training opportunities. You can get active yourself in a hands-on challenge and test your knowledge and green fingers.

11.09.24: 17:00-20:30
Panel discussion "Zukunft Stadtbaum" - Stadtgrün im Spannungsfeld zw. Tradition und Klimawandel
Experts from public administration, science and the green industry will discuss challenges and future-oriented necessities for the further development of large green spaces in our cities against the backdrop of traditions, technical constraints and climate change together with the audience.

18.09.24, 10:00-15:00
From school to the garden: advice on the job profile of landscape gardeners
Verband Garten-, Landschafts- und Sportplatzbau Sachsen e.V. (VGLS)
No other profession offers such a wide range of activities as that of landscape gardener, also known as GaLaBauer. Landscape gardeners build complex gardens and functional open spaces as well as private gardens according to plan and design everything in such a way that it is attractive for us humans, ensures the continued existence and development of a diverse animal world and promotes biodiversity. Find out how we are making the city and countryside fit for the future and helping to ensure that existing green spaces remain healthy and our environment is prepared for climate change.

Exhibition period: 03.09.2024 -05.10.2024
Vernissage: Friday, 06.10.2024

An exhibition of the Association of Gardening, Landscaping and Sports Field Construction Saxony e.V. (VGLS), the Horticultural Association of Central Germany e.V. (GBV) and the Association of German Landscape Architects Saxony e.V. (bdla) with the kind permission of the Saxon State Office for Environment, Agriculture and Geology