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Development of the Park Gródek area in Jaworzno
Published on 19 February 2020
Poland
Śląskie
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About this good practice
Natural remediation of post-industrial area, elimination of threats related to contamination of the earth's surface (the area is in the zone of the highest water protection) and creation of the possibility of forming natural habitats affecting the biodiversity of the area, i.e. restoring the natural values of the degraded area.
The general objectives of the project are: to improve the quality of surface and underground waters, to improve air quality, to provide the inhabitants of Jaworzno with opportunities to commune with nature, to enable proper succession in nature, to reduce natural hazards, to improve aesthetics and land use with minimal interference in the natural environment, and to restore public spaces of natural value, unlocking the social and economic potential of the district, improving the city's image in the eyes of residents, including those who are potential.
The area has been made more attractive, the existing sports and recreation infrastructure has been expanded, and new opportunities for active recreation have been created based on the construction of new facilities and equipment within the functioning diving base.
Beneficiaries include residents of Jaworzno, but also visitors from all over Poland visiting Diving Center and Arbotretum.
The general objectives of the project are: to improve the quality of surface and underground waters, to improve air quality, to provide the inhabitants of Jaworzno with opportunities to commune with nature, to enable proper succession in nature, to reduce natural hazards, to improve aesthetics and land use with minimal interference in the natural environment, and to restore public spaces of natural value, unlocking the social and economic potential of the district, improving the city's image in the eyes of residents, including those who are potential.
The area has been made more attractive, the existing sports and recreation infrastructure has been expanded, and new opportunities for active recreation have been created based on the construction of new facilities and equipment within the functioning diving base.
Beneficiaries include residents of Jaworzno, but also visitors from all over Poland visiting Diving Center and Arbotretum.
Expert opinion
This EU co-funded project is a positive example of revitalization of a former mining site and transforming it into an attractive area with sports and recreational infrastructure. The learning potential is in the overall idea and its implementation that brought wide range of environmental, economic and social benefits. The project can provide helpful insight to other regions and cities how to regenerate brownfield and other previously used sites and find new and innovative uses for them. Despite presenting challenges such as contaminated land, these areas can offer opportunities for visitor attractions, sustainable tourism development and often receive strong support from local communities.
Resources needed
Project value: PLN 1,680,000.00
Project co-financing from the EU: PLN 1,158.000.00
ROP 2007-2013
Project co-financing from the EU: PLN 1,158.000.00
ROP 2007-2013
Evidence of success
Despite the accumulation of crisis phenomena in these areas, they have a strong development potential and due to the interventions of the public and private sectors have a chance to become thriving developing spaces in Jaworzno, and the pillar of their development are new functions developed for years: tourism and recreation. Entrepreneurs also notice the potential of the place, e.g. a hotel was opended. Cliffs, greenery and the crystal clear water attract an increasing number of visitors.
Potential for learning or transfer
The practice has created conditions for ecosystem-safe tourism, educational and recreational movements as well as observation opportunities for visitors. The arboretum will be located in the space of the Gródek Park, well known to the inhabitants of Jaworzno, and will serve as a living atlas of nature for visitors.
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Good practice owner
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Organisation
Jaworzno City
Poland
Śląskie
Contact
Project Coordinator