Last updated: October 2021
The vertical garden is 600 m2 and is an intervention implemented in Pericon Plaza in the old city of Malaga. The garden is placed above a large metal mural with inspirational words for visitors to contemplate. The garden and metal mural were built on the wall-remains of a former house that stood in the spot but was in disrepair. (Ref 1)
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Overview
Nature-based solution
- Nature on buildings (external)
- Green walls or facades
Key challenges
- Green space, habitats and biodiversity (SDG 15)
- Green space creation and/or management
- Inclusive and effective governance (SDG 16)
- Effective management
- Economic development and employment (SDG 8)
- Real estate development
- Cultural heritage and cultural diversity
- Protection of historic and cultural landscape/infrastructure
Focus
Creation of new green areas
Project objectives
This intervention is part of a larger regional urban regeneration initiative, called the Urban Initiative, which includes the following objectives (Ref 2):
1. Integration of urban activities with economic and social activities, with the goal of improving the urban environment and quality of life of citizens.
2. Exchange of knowledge and experiences among all partner cities of the Program.
3. Encourage a novel model of comprehensive management of cooperation between different Areas and services of the administration.
4. Adjust investments within a certain timeframe and complying with requirements.
5. Encourage new forms of citizen participation with co-responsibility in the Actions between administrations and society.
6. Continuity and follow up of the actions undertaken.
Implementation activities
2001-2005- Phase 1, of Historic City Center rehabilitation project, in 2005 the vertical garden and accompanying mural were completed.
2007- 2013- Phase 2, Community center (Ludoteca) is built across the vertical garden and the square rehabilitation is completed in 2013. (ref 2)
Main beneficiaries
- Local government/Municipality
- Citizens or community groups
Governance
Management set-up
- Government-led
Type of initiating organisation
- EU body
- Local government/municipality
Participatory approaches/ community involvement
- Unknown
Details on the roles of the organisations involved in the project
Service of European Programs in the City of Malaga: main body coordinating the funding of this intervention (part of larger Urban initiative) (Ref 2)
Carried within Arrabales-Carreteria program, with European (70%) and municipal (30%) funding (Ref 1)
City of Malaga government: operating intervention (Ref 2)
Imaga Construcciones (company): execution of remodeling and urban recovery of the Plaza del Pericón (Ref 1)
Project implemented in response to ...
... an EU policy or strategy?
Unknown
... a national policy or strategy?
Unknown
... a local policy or strategy?
Yes
(Special Plan for the Protection and Interior Reform of the Malaga's Center (PEPRI-Plan Especial de Protección y Reforma interior del Centro de Málaga), part of the General Plan of Urban Organization for the city (1983/89) (ref 2))
Financing
Total cost
€500,000 - €2,000,000
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
Unknown
Impacts and Monitoring
Environmental impacts
- Green space and habitat
- Increased green space area
Economic impacts
- Unknown
Socio-cultural impacts
- Social justice and cohesion
- Improved access to urban green space
- Cultural heritage and sense of place
- Increased appreciation for natural spaces
- Other
Type of reported 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
Yes
Availability of a web-based monitoring tool
No evidence in public records
References
1. Ferrary, Miguel. (2010). El renacer de la plaza escondida. La Opinion de Malaga. Available at: Source link [Accessed: 22 September 2020].
2. Rein Lorenzale, Miriam. (2013). Informe sobre intervenciones urbanística y transformaciones físicas en el ámbito del PEPRI Centro (1994-2013). Ayuntamiento de Malaga. [Document provided].
3. EuropaPress. (2014). El Ayuntamiento de Málaga destina más de 71 millones a la regeneración del centro histórico. Available at: Source link [Accessed: 22 September 2020].
4. SurTV. (2010). El primer jardin vertical del centro de Malaga. Available at: Source link [Accessed: 22 September 2020].
2. Rein Lorenzale, Miriam. (2013). Informe sobre intervenciones urbanística y transformaciones físicas en el ámbito del PEPRI Centro (1994-2013). Ayuntamiento de Malaga. [Document provided].
3. EuropaPress. (2014). El Ayuntamiento de Málaga destina más de 71 millones a la regeneración del centro histórico. Available at: Source link [Accessed: 22 September 2020].
4. SurTV. (2010). El primer jardin vertical del centro de Malaga. Available at: Source link [Accessed: 22 September 2020].