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The main problem to be solved through the implementation of the Project is the low sensitivity of the city to climate change, manifested primarily by increased greenhouse gas emissions and periodic floods caused by heavy rainfall.PEP2030 The development of green and blue infrastructure in the area of the city of Piastów fits into the PEP objective: Environment and Climate. Mitigating and adapting to climate changes and preventing the risk of natural disasters. This type of activities are listed.
In the Project, measures in the field of adaptation and mitigation as well as educational and informational activities are planned, which will contribute to solving the above-mentioned problems to the greatest extent. The methodology for selecting the measures is based on the analysis of strategic documents (European,national, regional and local), an empirical diagnosis of the current state of the city and the results of the discussion panel of experts and city authorities.
he expected results of the project implementation include:
- reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in the city,
- increase the area of green areas in the city,
- improving the small retention system.
Who is expected to benefit from this project and how will they benefit? (max 200 characters)
The direct target group is the inhabitants of the city of Piastów. All of them will benefit indirectly citizens of Poland and donor countries.
The aim of the partnership is to jointly prepare and implement the Project. The partnership was concluded with entities having knowledge and experience in promoting green-blue solutions
infrastructure in cities. Partners were selected through an independent search. Partners'' members are specialists, experts, lecturers who provide support in choosing optimal solutions
on responding to urban climate change. In doing so, it contributes to achieving the results of the Project. The partners bring knowledge and experience of the expert to the Project.
Summary of project results
The project entitled: "Creation of green and blue infrastructure in the city of Piastów" was one investment project concerning the creation of green and blue infrastructure in the city of Piastów. The comprehensiveness of the Project consisted in carrying out adaptation, mitigation and educational activities. As far as investment tasks are concerned, it is planned to create:
green roofs, green walls, urban green areas, green stops, fruit and vegetable farms, rain gardens, renaturalization of the ditch, placing wind microturbines on green roof, eliminating soil sealing, creating green pergolas over the sidewalks. The investment component was complemented by educational and information activities aimed at raising public awareness of climate change and its prevention. Both the nature and the issues raised in the individual activities of the awareness-raising campaign have been selected in a way that ensures that these activities are interconnected.
The expected effects of the project implementation include:
- reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in the city,
- increasing the area of green areas in the city,
- improvement of the small retention system in the city,
- increasing citizens'' awareness of climate change,
- improving the quality of life of residents.
The key stages of the project and event implementation are:
Opening conference.
Preparation of complete, full-industry design and cost estimate documentation along with obtaining the necessary approvals.
Training visit to Norway.
Construction of a green roof on the building at ul. Lwowska 6 in Piastów along with the installation of micro wind turbines.
Construction of a green roof on the Volunteer Fire Department''s garage building at ul. Warszawska in Piastów.
Educational workshops.
Development of the area at the SPZOZ Piastun clinic in Piastów ul. Skorupki 16A - land development, construction of a water garden, construction of green spatial walls, construction of a pergola.
Land development, fruit and vegetable farms, green walls, ditch restoration, rainwater barriers in Piastów.
Development of the patio area at Primary School No. 3 at Al. Tysiaclecia ,
Land development at the branch of the environmental and integration community center at ul. Sułkowski
Restoration of the ditch in the park at ul. Saint Stanisław Kostka in Piastów.
Establishing Rain Gardens. Introduction of a system to prevent food waste in the city.
Establishment of fruit and vegetable farms on the premises of Primary School No. 2, Primary School No. 3, Primary School No. 4 in Piastów.
Replacement and installation of bus shelters for green stops in the City of Piastów and replacement and installation of garbage shelters for shelters with a green roof system.
Installation of a system of green walls in the city of Piastów. Construction of a green wall next to the screens along the railway line at ul. Szarych Szeregów, renovation and expansion of the pergola at ul. Lwowska and the construction of a green wall on the building of Primary School No. 3 at Aleja Tysiąclecia 5.
500 pieces book good practices manual were developed and printed download link: Poradnik Zielono-niebieska infrastruktura w procesach mitygacji a adaptacji do zmian klimatu | Polskie Stowarzyszenie Dachy Zielone
Closing conference
300 pieces board game were developed and printed.
42 educational boards were made and installed.
5 commemorative plaques were installed.
The project "Creation of green and blue infrastructure in the city of Piastów" included a wide range of activities aimed at informing the local community about the goals of the project, its implementation and involving residents in the processes of improving the urban environment.
General goal of the Project:
The overall goal of the project was to increase the ability of local communities to reduce emissions and adapt to climate change.
Results:
Number of residents who benefit from adaptation and mitigation activities - 17,600 people
Number of supported urban action plans for adaptation and mitigation of climate change - 1 pc
Project Results:
Implementation of actions to mitigate climate change and adapt to its effects at the urban level
Number of completed investments in the field of green and blue infrastructure -20 pcs
Number of trained experts – 5
Number of people covered by awareness-raising campaigns – 20,690
Area of created/revitalized green areas - 0.11 ha
Area of the uncapped area – 0.047 ha
Summary of bilateral results
Thanks to the participation of a partner from the donor country, the City of Piast improved its knowledge on the subject of green-blue infrastructure. During the implementation of the project, the city of Piast and the partner from Norway achieved a synergy effect thanks to their cooperation and added value was created, impossible to achieve in the case of activities undertaken individually in the field of planning and designing blue-green infrastructure and pro-ecological solutions used in the urban environment.During the implementation of the project entitled "Creation of green and blue infrastructure in the city of Piastów" was a study visit to Scandinavia organized by the Partner and the City. Participants of the study trip as part of the project had the opportunity to meet, among others: examples of pro-ecological activities from Oslo. The capital of Norway uses solutions that help protect the climate against unfavorable changes and adapt the city to changing conditions. The training participants could get acquainted with many projects that make Oslo currently set global pro-ecological trends. Thanks to the cooperation within the project, together with the partner, a guide for good people in the field of green-blue infrastructure was developed. The Norwegian partner also conducted two training workshops for young people and residents, as well as administration employees and experts. He actively participated in the implementation of the project through consulting. The partner gave presentations at the opening and closing conference of the project.The city of Piast and the partner plan further cooperation in the field of green-blue infrastructure.