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This project is a response to the detected issues related to climate changes and subsequently adaptation to them. The issues include: fast flow of rain waters from the areas of Łapy Commune, low resistance to phenomenon of drought and heat waves, occurrence of the phenomenon of urban „island of heat”, poor state of green areas, low energy efficiency of streetlights, and poor ecological awareness of inhabitants of Łapy Commune. The project is therefore a reply to these detected problems and stems from the “Local Development Plan for the City and Commune”.
The project covers the below actions in the scope of adopting to climate changes and minimizing their effects:
- Creation of rain gardens
- Creation of pocket parks
- Introduction of drainage through applying permeable surfaces
- Planting green areas along streets
- Planting green areas on the part of building roof of the Incubator of Entrepreneurship in Łapy
- Improving energy efficiency through modernizing streetlights
- Carrying out education-information campaign
The project will result in climate change adaptation in the area of Łapy Commune and it will improve the awareness of such changes among the residents of Łapy Commune. The target group is the inhabitants of Łapy Commune and visitors to the area. Recipients include representatives of local authorities, as well as the natural environment – animate and inanimate.
The project partner INTBAU Norway will participate in the opening conference the project. The partner will share their knowledge and experience on the balanced development of urban areas, with regards to climate changes. This will bring added value to the project, allowing the authorities of Łapy Commune to learn about examples of good practices in this field that are used around the world.