Last updated: October 2021
This is a project of regeneration of an abandoned small garden in the centre of Napoli, with the plantation of plants typical of the Mediterranean area. The new 400 sqm garden was developed by the Servizio Arredo Urbano of the city of Napoli. The regeneration process was persistently asked by the citizens of the surrounding area which were looking for an improvement of the area. In addition, the garden hosts a new playground for kids, and by consequence, it is considered a new spot for recreational activities. (Ref.1.)
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Overview
Nature-based solution
- Parks and urban forests
- Pocket parks/neighbourhood green spaces
Key challenges
- Green space, habitats and biodiversity (SDG 15)
- Green space creation and/or management
- Health and well-being (SDG 3)
- Enabling opportunities for physical activity
- Creation of opportunities for recreation
Focus
Maintenance and management of urban nature, Transformation of previously derelict areas
Project objectives
The goal of the project was to regenerate a previously abandoned area, which was slowly turning into a landfill. Thanks to the regeneration phase, the park gained the status of cultural and recreational space and a possible point of meeting for children (it was provided with a playground area). The presence of plants and trees typical of the Mediterranean area was meant to give a positive visual impact for the area. (Ref.1.)
Implementation activities
The activities implemented for this project mainly consisted in substituting the previous structure with a new one surrounding the area, to give more visibility to the new park. The external walls of the garden were re-designed in order to provide a better view of the green area from the external and to give more space to the new plantations. This intervention in particular was realized after a specific request from the citizens living in that part of town. This was also meant to improve the accessibility of the area (Ref.2.)
Main beneficiaries
- Citizens or community groups
- Young people and children
Governance
Management set-up
- Co-governance with government and non-government actors
Type of initiating organisation
- Local government/municipality
- Citizens or community group
Participatory approaches/ community involvement
- Citizen monitoring and review
Details on the roles of the organisations involved in the project
The municipality of Napoli through the law 366/2005 decided to plan and implement the intervention activities, including the provision of funds for the project. Nevertheless, citizens had a key role as they proposed the project to the municipality with a petition signed by the residents of the area (Ref.2.)
Project implemented in response to ...
... an EU policy or strategy?
No
... a national policy or strategy?
No
... a local policy or strategy?
Yes
(The municipality of Napoli through the law 366/2005 decided to plan and implement the intervention activities, including the provision of funds for the project. (1,2))
Financing
Total cost
€100,000 - €500,000
Source(s) of funding
- Public local authority budget
Type of funding
- Earmarked public budget
Non-financial contribution
Unknown
Impacts and Monitoring
Environmental impacts
- Green space and habitat
- Increased green space area
- Restoration of derelict areas
Economic impacts
- Unknown
Socio-cultural impacts
- Cultural heritage and sense of place
- Protection of historic and cultural landscape / infrastructure
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
No evidence in public records
Availability of a web-based monitoring tool
No evidence in public records
References
Ref.1. Ecodallecitta (2011) Casale di Posillipo, premio convivialità urbana: vince il progetto “Napoli New Layer” Available at: Source link 1-10-2020)
Ref.2. Comune di Napoli (2011). Il Giardino del Casale di Posillipo. Available at Source link (Accessed 1-10-2020)
Ref.2. Comune di Napoli (2011). Il Giardino del Casale di Posillipo. Available at Source link (Accessed 1-10-2020)
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