District of the Future

This visionary district is particularly sustainable: Riedberg is a district with short distances; housing and workplaces  , shopping and leisure are close together thus reducing impact of traffic. Lots of trips can be covered by foot or by bike using the green pathways. It is extremely easy to reach Frankfurt city and other parts of the city - also using public transport.

The district has a comprehensive system for rainwater utilisation and drainage; the magnitude and consistency of this approach is unique. Waste water and rainwater are separated. The rainwater flows into the Kalbach or into the Riedberg conservation area using an ingenious system of troughs and rain storage reservoirs. The Kätcheslach park with the Kätcheslach pond is part of this concept to retain as much water as possible from the hydrological cycle.

There is an energy concept for Riedberg that ensures an environmentally friendly and economical energy supply. In this way, the district is completely supplied with district heating from the waste incineration plant in Frankfurt,  which uses efficient combined heat and power. Passive houses are also planned in many places. These houses do not require a separate, conventional   heating system. The passive house technology is used in homes, apartment buildings and public buildings such as day-care centres and schools. Both the passive house technology and the combined heat an power save energy and costs.

Click here to read more information from Frankfurt city on Riedberg's energy concept: Energy Report.