Last updated: October 2021
Tram lines that are trespassing a neighborhood in Bucharest were covered with turf, creating green spaces alongside the lines and improving air quality (1) The neighborhood is dubbed "the greenest neighborhood" of Bucharest.
Panoramic view of the turf on the tram line
https://www.primarie3.ro/index.php/programe/detaliu/sectorul-3-cel-mai-verde-din-bucureti/29
Overview
Nature-based solution
- Grey infrastructure featuring greens
- Railroad bank and track greens
- Parks and urban forests
- Green corridors and green belts
Key challenges
- Water management (SDG 6)
- Stormwater and rainfall management and storage
- Environmental quality
- Air quality improvement
- Noise reduction
Focus
Creation of new green areas
Project objectives
1. Sound reduction and stormwater absorption are maximized (1);
2. Create a green corridor alongside the most trafficked streets of the neighbourhood (1);
3. Accessibility for snow clearing (2);
4. Improve air quality (2);
5.Low maintenance (2).
Implementation activities
The pilot project for greening the tram line was started in 2011 by the City Hall, when about 3,800 square meters of lawn were planted (2)
Main beneficiaries
- Local government/Municipality
- Citizens or community groups
Governance
Management set-up
- Government-led
Type of initiating organisation
- Local government/municipality
Participatory approaches/ community involvement
- Dissemination of information and education
- Consultation (e.g. workshop, surveys, community meetings, town halls)
- Citizen oversight (e.g. boards, advisory)
Details on the roles of the organisations involved in the project
This is solely an innovation directed by the municipality of Bucharest.
Project implemented in response to ...
... an EU policy or strategy?
Yes
(The 2004/35/CE, Council of Europe Directive in regards to Environmental Protection which establish the amount of green space per inhabitant capita is mentioned in connection to the intervention (2))
... a national policy or strategy?
Yes
(The Law 24/2007 on the regulation and administration of green spaces in the localities is referenced in connection to the intervention (1))
... a local policy or strategy?
Yes
(The intervention fits under the HCLS 020/2011:Decision of the Local Municipality in regards to maintenance of green spaces in the 3rd District of Bucharest (1))
Financing
Total cost
€2,000,000 - €4,000,000
Source(s) of funding
- EU funds
- Public local authority budget
Type of funding
- Earmarked public budget
- Direct funding (grants, subsidies, or self-financed projects by private entities)
Non-financial contribution
No
Impacts and Monitoring
Environmental impacts
- Water management and blue areas
- Improved stormwater management
- Green space and habitat
- Increased green space area
Economic impacts
- Unknown
Socio-cultural impacts
- Cultural heritage and sense of place
- Increased appreciation for natural spaces
Type of reported impacts
Expected impacts, No impacts reported
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
1. B365 (2015), Cum arată linia verde de tramvai de pe Calea Vitan din Capitală, după caniculă, Available at Source link (Accessed 22-8-2020)
2. Mediafax (2008), "Bucureştiul, sub norma impusă de UE privind spaţiile verzi pe cap de locuitor" (2008), Available at Source link (Accessed 22-8-2020)
3. Primaria Sectorului 3 Bucuresti, Sectorul 3, cel mai verde din Bucuresti (2017), Available at Source link (Accessed 22-8-2020)
2. Mediafax (2008), "Bucureştiul, sub norma impusă de UE privind spaţiile verzi pe cap de locuitor" (2008), Available at Source link (Accessed 22-8-2020)
3. Primaria Sectorului 3 Bucuresti, Sectorul 3, cel mai verde din Bucuresti (2017), Available at Source link (Accessed 22-8-2020)