Last updated: October 2021
The initiative promoted by the event “Primavera Mediterranea” (Mediterranean spring) transforms the central pedestrian area of via Argirio into an urban park. The project is aimed at rethinking the urban spaces in a green way, as urban gardens are built within the whole central area. The main benefit of the initiative is to give a green view of the city centre, a new dimension of the lived urban space. In addition, workshops and manifestations are organized within the area, to promote also the social and cultural value of the zone. (Ref.1.) The intervention is an initiative taking place every year since 2011, which lasts for days. Private shops, associations and consultancies work together to realise the urban gardens in the main street in Bari. (Ref.1.2.&3.)
The green event - Mediterranean Spring
Source: https://bari.repubblica.it/cronaca/2019/05/15/foto/primavera_via_argiro-226361046/1/#8
Overview
Nature-based solution
- Grey infrastructure featuring greens
- Alley or street trees and other street vegetation
- Community gardens and allotments
- Allotments
Key challenges
- Green space, habitats and biodiversity (SDG 15)
- Green space creation and/or management
- Social justice, cohesion and equity (SDG 10)
- Social interaction
- Health and well-being (SDG 3)
- Creation of opportunities for recreation
- Cultural heritage and cultural diversity
- Promotion of cultural diversity
- Sustainable consumption and production (SDG 12)
Focus
Creation of new green areas, Knowledge creation and awareness raising
Project objectives
The goal of the intervention is to offer the citizens a different vision and perception of urban spaces. It underlines the positive impact of the green areas for recreation, health benefits, and visual impact. In addition, the gardens become public spaces encouraging creativity and cultural activities, thanks to events and workshops too. (Ref.1.)
Implementation activities
The main activities implemented to reach the targets are the creation of thematic gardens, projected by sustainable architects and nursery men, which offer their ideas and competences to the city to realize a center of cultural and environmental relevance. Workshops with the municipality and the artists have been organised in order to decide the location of the intervention, the activties to be implemented and the participants involved. In 2016 there was planted a garden bed cultivated with aubergines, hot peppers and other vegetables, accompanied by that of the "aromatic" with sage, thyme and rosemary.(Ref.2.)
Main beneficiaries
- Local government/Municipality
- Citizens or community groups
Governance
Management set-up
- Co-governance with government and non-government actors
Type of initiating organisation
- Local government/municipality
Participatory approaches/ community involvement
- Co-planning (e.g. stakeholder workshops, focus groups, participatory mapping)
Details on the roles of the organisations involved in the project
Municipality of Bari = initiator of the project, providing the public space for the intervention and realizing the green area;
Private architects and artists = organizing activities, designing and creating the green area;
Promoverde Puglia = private company with expertise in gardening, offering consultancy for the project;
Community = owners of shops and activities in via Argirio were willing to collaborate with the initiative.
(Ref.2.)
Project implemented in response to ...
... an EU policy or strategy?
Unknown
... a national policy or strategy?
Unknown
... a local policy or strategy?
Unknown
Financing
Total cost
€10,000 - €50,000
Source(s) of funding
- Public local authority budget
Type of funding
- Earmarked public budget
Non-financial contribution
Type of non-financial contribution
- Provision of land
- Provision of labour
Who provided the non-financial contribution?
- Public authorities (e.g. land, utility services)
- Citizens (e.g. volunteering)
Impacts and Monitoring
Environmental impacts
- Green space and habitat
- Increased green space area
- Increased number of species present
Economic impacts
- Unknown
Socio-cultural impacts
- Health and wellbeing
- Gain in activities for recreation and exercise
- Education
- Increased knowledge of locals about local nature
- Increased awareness of NBS and their benefits
Type of reported impacts
Expected impacts, Achieved impacts
Presence of formal monitoring system
Unknown
Presence of indicators used in reporting
No evidence in public records
Presence of monitoring/ evaluation reports
No evidence in public records
Availability of a web-based monitoring tool
No evidence in public records
References
Ref.1. GoBari (2016) Torna la Primavera mediterranea a Bari: “Il giardino dei sensi” colora di verde la città. Avilable at Source link 18-6-2020)
Ref.2. IlQuotidianoItaliano (2016) Bari, fino al 15 maggio “Il giardino dei sensi” in via Argiro. Available at Source link 18-6-2020)
Ref.3. CorrieredelMezzogiorno (2015) Bari, torna il Giardino dei Sensi La città secondo vivaisti e architetti. Available at Source link 18-6-2020)
Ref. 4 La repubblica (2019), Bari, in via Argiro fiorisce la 'Primavera Mediterranea, Available at Source link (Accessed 9-7-2020)
Ref.2. IlQuotidianoItaliano (2016) Bari, fino al 15 maggio “Il giardino dei sensi” in via Argiro. Available at Source link 18-6-2020)
Ref.3. CorrieredelMezzogiorno (2015) Bari, torna il Giardino dei Sensi La città secondo vivaisti e architetti. Available at Source link 18-6-2020)
Ref. 4 La repubblica (2019), Bari, in via Argiro fiorisce la 'Primavera Mediterranea, Available at Source link (Accessed 9-7-2020)
The green event - Mediterranean Spring
Source: https://bari.repubblica.it/cronaca/2019/05/15/foto/primavera_via_argiro-226361046/1/#8