Last updated: October 2021
In 2019, the city of Poznań finalized works on another city park, as a part of its long-term urban redevelopment plan. When designing the park, the focus was on creating a place for relaxing and recreation for all residents - regardless of what forms of activity and relaxation they prefer. Therefore, the entire area has been divided into zones adapted to different needs, be it for active adults, children, or dog owners. The park comprises of an extensive lawn and is separated from a noisy street by a corridor of trees. Everything is lit with solar lamps [1,2,5].
Green square in Poznan
Source: http://zzmpoznan.pl/wiadomosci/1/wiadomosc/125633/budowa_parku_przy_ul_dolna_wilda
Overview
Nature-based solution
- Grey infrastructure featuring greens
- Green playgrounds and school grounds
- Parks and urban forests
- Pocket parks/neighbourhood green spaces
Key challenges
- Green space, habitats and biodiversity (SDG 15)
- Green space creation and/or management
- Environmental quality
- Noise reduction
- Regeneration, land-use and urban development
- Regulation of built environment
- Promote natural styles of landscape design for urban development
- Health and well-being (SDG 3)
- Enabling opportunities for physical activity
- Creation of opportunities for recreation
Focus
Creation of new green areas
Project objectives
1) To create a green recreational area integrated with the adjacent blocks of flats;
2) To increase the attractiveness of the place;
3) To provide modern sport and recreation facilities;
4) Toi separate the neighbourhood from a busy street [1]
Implementation activities
1. Assembly of benches with backrest - 30 pcs
2. Litter bins - 15 pcs
3. Bicycle racks - 8 pcs
4. Solar lamps - 30 pcs
5. Playgrounds for toddlers and older children
6. Fence for dogs, agility track for dogs and benches for owners [1];
7. 265 trees [5].
Main beneficiaries
- Citizens or community groups
Governance
Management set-up
- Co-governance with government and non-government actors
Type of initiating organisation
- Citizens or community group
Participatory approaches/ community involvement
- Co-planning (e.g. stakeholder workshops, focus groups, participatory mapping)
- Crowd-sourcing/Crowd-funding/Participatory budget
- Consultation (e.g. workshop, surveys, community meetings, town halls)
Details on the roles of the organisations involved in the project
Local community developed a project proposal and applied for funds from the Poznan's participatory budget.
Project implemented in response to ...
... an EU policy or strategy?
Unknown
... a national policy or strategy?
Unknown
... a local policy or strategy?
Yes
(The evaluation of the project proposal confirms that the initiative is compatible with ‘City development strategy’.(Ref.1 and 3))
Financing
Total cost
€100,000 - €500,000
Source(s) of funding
- Public local authority budget
Type of funding
- Earmarked public budget
Non-financial contribution
Type of non-financial contribution
- Provision of goods
- Provision of other services
Who provided the non-financial contribution?
- Private sector (businesses, financial institution)
- Other
Impacts and Monitoring
Environmental impacts
- Environmental quality
- Reduced noise exposure
- Green space and habitat
- Promotion of naturalistic styles of landscape design for urban development
- Increased green space area
- Reduced biodiversity loss
Economic impacts
- Attraction of business and investment
Socio-cultural impacts
- Social justice and cohesion
- Improved access to urban green space
- Increased involvement of locals in the management of green spaces
- Health and wellbeing
- Gain in activities for recreation and exercise
Type of reported impacts
Achieved impacts
Presence of formal monitoring system
Yes
Presence of indicators used in reporting
Yes
Presence of monitoring/ evaluation reports
Yes
Availability of a web-based monitoring tool
Yes
References
1. Project's application website, 'Zieleniec przy ul. Dolna Wilda' ('Green area near Dolna Wilda Street'), poznański budżet obywatelski 2017 (Poznan's participatory budget 2017), Source link (Accessed: 26 September 2020).
2. Online article on Source link, (2015), 'Citizens' budget 2016 in Poznan: Green area near Dolna Wilda street' ('Budżet Obywatelski 2016 w Poznaniu: Zieleniec przy ul. Dolna Wilda'), Source link (Accessed: 26 September 2020).
3. 'Poznan's development strategy until 2030' (2013) ('Strategia Rozwoju Miasta Poznania do roku 2030'), stable URL: Source link (Accessed: 26 September 2020).
4. Webpage, ‘The rules of the Poznan’s citizens’ budget 2017’ (2017) (‘Zasady poznańskiego budżetu obywatelskiego 2017’), Source link (Accessed: 26 September 2020).
5. Source link. (2019). Poznań stawia na zieleń. W mieście powstał kolejny park (Poznań chooses greens. There is another park in the city). Property Design. Available at: Source link (Accessed: 26 September 2020).
2. Online article on Source link, (2015), 'Citizens' budget 2016 in Poznan: Green area near Dolna Wilda street' ('Budżet Obywatelski 2016 w Poznaniu: Zieleniec przy ul. Dolna Wilda'), Source link (Accessed: 26 September 2020).
3. 'Poznan's development strategy until 2030' (2013) ('Strategia Rozwoju Miasta Poznania do roku 2030'), stable URL: Source link (Accessed: 26 September 2020).
4. Webpage, ‘The rules of the Poznan’s citizens’ budget 2017’ (2017) (‘Zasady poznańskiego budżetu obywatelskiego 2017’), Source link (Accessed: 26 September 2020).
5. Source link. (2019). Poznań stawia na zieleń. W mieście powstał kolejny park (Poznań chooses greens. There is another park in the city). Property Design. Available at: Source link (Accessed: 26 September 2020).
Green square in Poznan
Source: https://www.propertydesign.pl/architektura/104/poznan_stawia_na_zielen_w_miescie_powstal_kolejny_park,24863.html