The City of Zagreb, with the aim of adapting to climate change, improving biodiversity and reducing energy consumption, adopted the Courtyard Greening Decision (Official Gazette of the City of Zagreb 29/24), which prescribes the conditions, method of implementation and financing of courtyard greening measures in the area of the City of Zagreb.
Based on the Courtyard Greening Decision, the City of Zagreb published a Public Call for the implementation and financing of courtyard greening measures, which was open until 29 November 2024. During the duration of the public call, 271 applications were received, of which 236 courtyards were proposed for the implementation and financing of courtyard greening measures.
The Mayor of the City of Zagreb, at the proposal of the Courtyard Greening Commission, determined the order of courtyards for the implementation and financing of courtyard greening measures.
The courtyard greening measures that will be implemented and financed by the City of Zagreb are:
- removal of impermeable paving (asphalt, concrete);
- installation and arrangement of permeable surfaces (green areas, permeable paving);
- installation and arrangement of reflective paving;
- planting of native trees;
- planting of low vegetation (shrubs, perennials and similar);
- lawn installation;
- creation of rain gardens;
- creation of biodiverse flowering meadows;
- preparation of garden beds for growing vegetables and herbs;
- installation of green pergolas;
- installation of seating elements;
- installation of insect hotels/houses;
- installation of birdhouses/feeders;
- rainwater collection for the maintenance of green areas;
- installation of children’s play equipment;
- installation of composters;
- installation of lighting that uses solar energy.
At the following links you can find:
Courtyard Greening Decision (Official Gazette of the City of Zagreb 29/24)
Conclusion on the order of courtyards for the implementation and financing of courtyard greening measures
Order of courtyards for the implementation and financing of courtyard greening measures
The ActGREEN project was presented in a Radio Sljeme broadcast, in which the Courtyard Greening Decision was discussed.
Listen to the recording
HERE.
Source: zagreb.hr
