Last updated: October 2021
Lake Rusalka is one of the key elements of Kasprowicz Park, which is a popular recreational area in Szczecin. The shoreline between the Summer Theater and the Japanese Bridge is an attractive stroll. The project aims to improve the functionality, attractiveness and aesthetic value of the coastline and an island on the lake. It envisions going back to the historical tradition of the boats rental as well as includes plans for the revitalization of the part of the shoreline, creation of the Japanese gazebo on the island and construction of mooring berth [1]. In 2020, the project was still on the waiting list in the city’s participatory budget distribution. Local authorities expect its implementation to take place by 2022, the earliest [6].
Overview
Nature-based solution
- Grey infrastructure featuring greens
- Blue infrastructure
- Riverbank/Lakeside greens
- Parks and urban forests
- Large urban parks or forests
- Lakes/ponds
Key challenges
- Green space, habitats and biodiversity (SDG 15)
- Green space creation and/or management
- Regeneration, land-use and urban development
- Regulation of built environment
- Promote natural styles of landscape design for urban development
- Inclusive and effective governance (SDG 16)
- Inclusive governance
- Effective management
- Social justice, cohesion and equity (SDG 10)
- Social interaction
- Health and well-being (SDG 3)
- Enabling opportunities for physical activity
- Improving mental health
- Improving physical health
- Creation of opportunities for recreation
- Cultural heritage and cultural diversity
- Preservation of natural heritage
- Protection of historic and cultural landscape/infrastructure
- Preservation of historic traditions
Focus
Creation of semi-natural blue areas, Maintenance and management of urban nature, Improved governance of green or blue areas, Management and improved protection of rivers and other blue areas
Project objectives
The project aims to increase the attractiveness and comfort of the park’s space by arranging part of the lake’s shoreline as well as the lake’s island. The revitalization of the shore will improve access to water and provide the possibility of renting a boat, which will be an additional attraction for park visitors. The self-service rental facilities are supposed to be a tribute to the historical usage of the lake, and the tradition of going on boats on the Rusałka lake nearly one hundred years before. Further, the shoreline connects a historical summer theatre with a Japanese-type bridge. The recreational and aesthetical appeal of the island will be enhanced by the creation of the Japanese gazebo [1].
Implementation activities
The project is still in the planning stages.
Main beneficiaries
- Citizens or community groups
Governance
Management set-up
- Co-governance with government and non-government actors
Type of initiating organisation
- Researchers/university
- 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
The project was originally designed by a research group at the Szczecin University of Technology and received funding from the participatory city budget [2, 3].
Project implemented in response to ...
... an EU policy or strategy?
Unknown
... a national policy or strategy?
Unknown
... a local policy or strategy?
Yes
(Project proposal had to be in accordance with the tasks and competencies of the Municipality of Szczecin.(4))
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
- Unknown
Economic impacts
- Unknown
Socio-cultural impacts
- Unknown
Type of reported impacts
No impacts reported
Presence of formal monitoring system
Yes
Presence of indicators used in reporting
Yes
Presence of monitoring/ evaluation reports
No evidence in public records
Availability of a web-based monitoring tool
No evidence in public records
References
1. Project's application form, Szczecin's participatory budget 2016, 'Floating Rusalka: return of the paddle boats to the Lake Rusalka and arrangement of the shore and island' ('Pływająca Rusałka: powrót łodzi wiosłowych na jezioro Rusałka oraz aranżacja brzegu i wyspy'), Source link (Accessed: 03 August 2020).
2. Sidorowski, S., (2016), 'Szczecin's participatory budget. What has been implemented so far' ('Budżet obywatelski w Szczecinie. Co już nam zrobili, a czego jeszcze nie'), stable URL: Source link (Accessed: 03 August 2020).
3. Szczecin University of Technology website's press release, (2015), 'The idea of the students' science club on spacial economy at the Szczecin University of Technology for Szczecin' ('Pomysł SKN Gospodarki Przestrzennej ZUT dla Szczecina'), Source link (Accessed: 03 August 2020).
4. Rules for submitting applications to the Szczecin citizens budget 2016' (‘Zasady składania wniosków do szczecińskiego budżetu obywatelskiego 2016’), Source link (Accessed: 03 August 2020).
5. Parkitny, Mariusz. (2018). Rusałka. To mogło być najpiękniejsze miejsce w Szczecinie. Zobacz jak wygląda teraz (Rusałka. It could have been the most beautiful place in Szczecin. Look how it looks now). GS24. Available at: Source link (Accessed: 03 August 2020).
6. Gigiel, Marcin. (2020). Kiedy popływamy po Rusałce obiecanymi łodziami? (When will we go on the promised boats on Rusałka?. W Szczecinie. Available at: Source link (Accessed: 03 August 2020).
2. Sidorowski, S., (2016), 'Szczecin's participatory budget. What has been implemented so far' ('Budżet obywatelski w Szczecinie. Co już nam zrobili, a czego jeszcze nie'), stable URL: Source link (Accessed: 03 August 2020).
3. Szczecin University of Technology website's press release, (2015), 'The idea of the students' science club on spacial economy at the Szczecin University of Technology for Szczecin' ('Pomysł SKN Gospodarki Przestrzennej ZUT dla Szczecina'), Source link (Accessed: 03 August 2020).
4. Rules for submitting applications to the Szczecin citizens budget 2016' (‘Zasady składania wniosków do szczecińskiego budżetu obywatelskiego 2016’), Source link (Accessed: 03 August 2020).
5. Parkitny, Mariusz. (2018). Rusałka. To mogło być najpiękniejsze miejsce w Szczecinie. Zobacz jak wygląda teraz (Rusałka. It could have been the most beautiful place in Szczecin. Look how it looks now). GS24. Available at: Source link (Accessed: 03 August 2020).
6. Gigiel, Marcin. (2020). Kiedy popływamy po Rusałce obiecanymi łodziami? (When will we go on the promised boats on Rusałka?. W Szczecinie. Available at: Source link (Accessed: 03 August 2020).