Munich, January 5 – The Green Party in the Munich City Council is advocating for a significant overhaul of urban infrastructure management, proposing a new fund designed to minimize construction disruptions and beautify public spaces. The initiative, announced yesterday, seeks to improve the quality of life for residents by reducing the impact of ongoing building projects and increasing green areas.
Construction Fund for Operators
Under the proposed plan, any entity undertaking construction work in public spaces will be required to contribute to a dedicated construction fund. This includes mobile network providers, utility companies, and other public service operators. The primary objective of this fund is to facilitate better coordination of construction activities, thereby mitigating the inconvenience and burden on local residents.
“Those who build in public spaces should contribute to a construction fund in the future. The goal is to better coordinate construction work and reduce the burden on residents,” stated a representative from the Green Party, emphasizing the need for a more structured approach to urban development.
More Trees, Fewer Fences
The funds collected will be directly reinvested into the immediate vicinity of construction sites. This means that areas affected by building projects will see direct benefits in the form of new trees, additional green spaces, and an overall more attractive streetscape. The Greens believe this localized investment will counteract the negative visual and environmental impact of construction.
Svenja Jarchow, Chairwoman of the Munich Greens, highlighted the party’s commitment to progress. “Munich is too strong for regression, too modern for stagnation, and too important to leave it to the ‘business as usual’. We show: more is possible. Much more. For all Munich residents. Housing, traffic, climate heat – these challenges will not solve themselves by waiting. While other parties fall asleep at the wheel or nostalgically look in the rearview mirror, we move forward. Munich deserves progress – with attitude and direction. Our program is not coincidentally called ‘For today. For tomorrow. For Munich.'” [gruene-muenchen.de](https://www.gruene-muenchen.de/2025/12/01/munchner-grune-prasentieren-kommunalwahlkampagne-2026-weil-mehr-geht/)
Enhanced Quality of Life
The long-term vision behind this initiative is to significantly enhance the quality of life in Munich. By reducing the number of prolonged construction sites and introducing more green infrastructure, the city aims to create a more pleasant and sustainable urban environment. This aligns with broader efforts to make Munich more climate-resilient and livable for its growing population.
Florian Siekmann, also Chairman of the Munich Greens, emphasized the campaign’s distinctive approach. “This campaign is not a run-of-the-mill one. It has a face, a profile, and a clear stance. Our posters show: We set priorities. This will be a courageous election campaign, with progressive ideas for Munich. We move forward because stagnation is not an option. We know: Munich can do more – and we show how. We show that politics can offer solutions – and that Munich deserves more than the administration of the status quo.” [gruene-muenchen.de](https://www.gruene-muenchen.de/2025/12/01/munchner-grune-prasentieren-kommunalwahlkampagne-2026-weil-mehr-geht/)
The proposal comes as the city continues to grapple with various infrastructure projects, including the “Second S-Bahn Main Line” and initiatives for electric charging infrastructure. [stadt.muenchen.de](https://stadt.muenchen.de/buergerservice/verkehr-mobilitaet/infrastruktur.html) The city has also recently implemented stricter tree protection rules, lowering the trunk circumference for protected trees from 80 to 60 centimeters, and increasing fines for unauthorized felling to 5,000 euros. This demonstrates a growing commitment to urban greenery and environmental protection. [radiogong.de](https://www.radiogong.de/news/baum-schutz-stadt-umfang-80-60-zentimeter-baumschutzsatzung-umwelt-schutz-verwaltung-bussgeld/5179517)
Political Context and Future Outlook
The Greens’ proposal is part of their broader municipal election campaign for the election on March 8, 2026, under the slogan “Because more is possible.” They aim to position Munich as an affordable, climate-resilient, and progressive city. Dominik Krause, the Green Party’s mayoral candidate, stressed the importance of addressing housing issues and the need for a “political mentality change” to actively modernize the city. [gruene-muenchen.de](https://www.gruene-muenchen.de/2025/12/01/munchner-grune-prasentieren-kommunalwahlkampagne-2026-weil-mehr-geht/)
The party has also introduced an AI tool, “Greenie,” to provide citizens with quick access to their election program and positions, showcasing their commitment to digital engagement. [gruene-muenchen.de](https://www.gruene-muenchen.de/2025/12/01/munchner-grune-prasentieren-kommunalwahlkampagne-2026-weil-mehr-geht/)
The implementation of such a fund would mark a significant step towards a more sustainable and resident-friendly urban development strategy in Munich. The proposal is currently under discussion within the city council, with further details expected to emerge as the municipal elections approach.
Source: [radiogong.de](https://www.radiogong.de/news/gruene-baustellen-fonds-baeume-muenchen/5519494), [gruene-muenchen.de](https://www.gruene-muenchen.de/2025/12/01/munchner-grune-prasentieren-kommunalwahlkampagne-2026-weil-mehr-geht/), [stadt.muenchen.de](https://stadt.muenchen.de/buergerservice/verkehr-mobilitaet/infrastruktur.html)
