Last updated: October 2021
The NBS is a large green roof on top of "ATRIUM PARK", which is a modern neighbourhood of 4 buildings in Bydgoszcz. The spacious green park of 5,000 m2 is located on the roof of a multi-storey garage that extends under all buildings. It is divided into zones: a playground, an area for active recreation, and the relaxation area. The description of the project stresses its beneficial effects on the health and well-being of the residents [1].
PC: Jacek Nowacki
Source: https://www.arkada-invest.pl/firma/inwestycje-zrealizowane/atrium/
Overview
Nature-based solution
- Nature on buildings (external)
- Green roofs
- Grey infrastructure featuring greens
- Green parking lots
Key challenges
- Green space, habitats and biodiversity (SDG 15)
- Green space creation and/or management
- Regeneration, land-use and urban development
- Promote natural styles of landscape design for urban development
- Health and well-being (SDG 3)
- Improving mental health
- Improving physical health
- Creation of opportunities for recreation
Focus
Creation of new green areas, Other
Project objectives
1) providing a green recreational area for the residents;
2) contributing to the health and well-being of the residents;
3) marketing [1],
Implementation activities
Firstly, a roof of the total area of 2 000 m2 was built using IZOLMAT insulation system, the remaining area of 3,200 m2 was completed in the second half of 2013. Final decorative steps included planting tall trees, pergolas, creating flowing streams, assembling benches, backlighting and hedges of the garden. The investor used a specialized substrate for shrubs, cover vegetation, creepers and lawns on the roof. Trees were planted in the reinforced concrete pots [1].
Main beneficiaries
- Private sector/Corporate/Company
- Citizens or community groups
Governance
Management set-up
- Led by non-government actors
Type of initiating organisation
- Private sector/corporate actor/company
Participatory approaches/ community involvement
- Unknown
Details on the roles of the organisations involved in the project
The real estate developer is Arkada Holding. Modern architecture of the buildings was designed by MAARTE architectural studio from Sopot and the project was implemented by the Dudimar company from Bydgoszcz [1].
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
Unknown
Source(s) of funding
- Corporate investment
Type of funding
- Direct funding (grants, subsidies, or self-financed projects by private entities)
Non-financial contribution
Unknown
Impacts and Monitoring
Environmental impacts
- Green space and habitat
- Promotion of naturalistic styles of landscape design for urban development
- Increased green space area
Economic impacts
- Increased property prices
- Attraction of business and investment
Socio-cultural impacts
- Health and wellbeing
- Improved physical health
- Improved mental health
- Gain in activities for recreation and exercise
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
1.Polish "Green Roofs" Association. (n.d.). Examples of investments in Polish municipalities (Przykłady inwestycji w polskich gminach). Green roofs and green walls - system solutions and a review of investments in Polish municipalities (Zielone dachy i żyjące ściany – systemowe rozwiązania i przegląd inwestycji w polskich gminach), 54. Available at: Source link (Accessed: 16 September 2020).
2. Rybacka, B., 'Green roofs and walls in Bydgoszcz: experience and realization of projects' ('Zielone dachy i ściany w Bydgoszczy doświadczenia i realizacje'), Conference materials (See attachment)
2. Rybacka, B., 'Green roofs and walls in Bydgoszcz: experience and realization of projects' ('Zielone dachy i ściany w Bydgoszczy doświadczenia i realizacje'), Conference materials (See attachment)