In Hardenberg, SpongeWorks is showing how everyday public space can contribute to climate resilience. One of the most visible examples is the development of a climate-resilient bicycle route, designed not only to improve mobility and safety, but also to demonstrate how urban areas can function more like a sponge.
The route integrates nature-based solutions into urban infrastructure, combining cycling paths with features that help retain, infiltrate and manage rainwater locally. By slowing runoff and supporting water storage in soils and green areas along the route, the intervention contributes to reducing flood risks while supporting urban cooling and biodiversity.
