1. General information
Location and description of the intervention
City or FUA
Bratislava
Region
Europe
Native title of the NBS intervention
Rekonštrukcia parku Svoradova
Short description of the intervention
The Svoradova small park is an NBS site of the Bratislava zelenaj project. The newly renovated park (once part of the historical Pálffy Garden) on Svoradova Street in Old Town was previously abandoned and neglected. (14) It is part of the citywide Bratislava zelenaj project aimed at protecting and promoting the welfare of the city’s vulnerable citizens from the effects of climate change, (1) providing a safe recreational space for children (with a small playground for playing and swings). The park also has new lighting, and the whole space is home to new flowers, bridges and trees. (10, 12, 18)
Address

Svoradova 7109/2
Staré Mesto
811 03 Bratislava
Slovakia

Location
Point location, which indicates where the NBS takes place
Total area
850.00m²
NBS area
850.00m²
Type of area before implementation of the NBS
Previous derelict area
Central Business District / City Centre
Website of the intervention
http://bratislavazelenajsa.sk/?page_id=16&lang=en
Timeline of intervention
Start date of the intervention (planning process)
2014
Start date of intervention (implementation process)
2017
End date of the intervention
2017
Present stage of the intervention
Completed
Goals of the intervention
The main objective was to help eliminate the negative effects of climate change through (a) planting of new plants and trees, (b) supporting of nesting birds and insects, (c) management of rainwater by collecting rainwater in rain gardens and (d) introducing water-permeable surfaces over the entire space of the park. (10, 18)
Quantitative targets
- Felling of 11 trees (Latin, English types (cm/hookworms):
1. Aesculus hippocastanum, Chestnut (circumference: 244cm/hookworms: 1-0)
2. Cerasus Spp, Cherry (circumference: 53cm/hookworms: 0)
3. Ulmus laevis, Elm ligaments (unavailable)
4. Sambucus nigra, Elderberry (unavailable)
5. Ailantus altissima, Tree of heaven (circumference: 89cm/hookworms: unavailable)
6. Sambucus nigra, Elderberry (unavailable)
7. Prunus cerasifera, Plum (circumference: 100cm/hookworms: 2)
8. Acer campestre, Maple (circumference: 50-60cm/hookworms: 2)
9. Cerasus Spp., Cherry (circumference: unavailable/hookworms: 2)
10. Ailantus altissima, Tree of heaven (circumference: 50-60/hookworms) (14)
Monitoring indicators defined
Rainwater collection and storage capacity, the permeability of the gravel, number of trees planted and uprooted, number of visitors. (7, 14)
Sustainability challenge(s) addressed
Climate action for adaptation, resilience and mitigation (SDG 13)
Climate change adaptation
Water management (SDG 6)
Stormwater and rainfall management and storage
Green space, habitats and biodiversity (SDG 15)
Green space creation and/or management
Environmental quality
Air quality improvement
Health and well-being (SDG 3)
Improving mental health
Creation of opportunities for recreation
Climate change adaptation: What were the goals of the NBS?
Reduce the impacts of climate risks events on urban places and communities
Build resilience
Climate change adaptation: What activities are implemented to realize the conservation goals and targets?
Increase or improve urban vegetation cover to help reduce outdoor temperature
Create or improve outdoor spaces to help people escape from urban heat
Implementation activities
The construction works began in February 2017 and were completed in April 2017. (7, 11) Firstly, invasive woods were removed, then terrain was modified, and parts of the historic wall from Podjavorinska Street were corrected under the supervision of the KPU, while benches were mounted, and the bulk of graphites were removed. A stage and a new entrance to the park from Svoradova Street were installed, while electricity and wifi was introduced and new greenery was planted. The gravel was chosen so that precipitation water requires a limited space of contact between the planar surface and the beginning of the rising terrain to prevent water from flooding the surface with precipitation water, especially from the concrete exposed part of the container, especially at intense precipitation. The construction of the gully consisted of dredging the narrow terrain strip and layering of the gravel. (7, 11, 12, 14)
Type of NBS project
Creation of new green areas
Transformation of previously derelict areas
NBS domain and interventions
Ecological domain(s) where the NBS intervention(s) is/are implemented
Parks and urban forests
Pocket parks/neighbourhood green spaces
Vegetation Type
Shrubs
Trees
Please specify how many trees were planted
Unknown
Amenities offered by the NBS
Benches and drinking water stations
Playgrounds
Sports areas and equipment
Cultural (museum, concert areas)
Services
Expected ecosystem services delivered
Regulating services
Local climate regulation (temperature reduction)
Air quality regulation
Carbon storage/sequestration
Flood regulation
Cultural services
Inspiration for culture, art and design
Recreation
Scale
Spatial scale
Sub-microscale: Street scale (including buildings)
Beneficiaries
Primary Beneficiaries
Citizens or community groups
Young people and children
Governance
Governance arrangements
Co-governance with government and non-government actors
Non-government actors
Public sector institution (e.g. school or hospital)
Coalition with multiple of the above
Please specify the roles of the specific government and non-government actor groups involved in the initiative
Bratislava City Office provides overall coordination of the project named "Bratislava is preparing for climate change - pilot application of the measures in the field of sustainable rainwater", along with relevant subsidiary city districts for specific interventions. The relevant district for this intervention is Nové Mesto. Apart from the city districts, cooperation on the project was sought with the Bratislava Regional Conservation Association, Bratislava Water Company, City Committee of Slovak Nature and Landscape Conservation Union, City Forest in Bratislava, Comenius University in Bratislava, Nature Sciences Faculty to involve them in the plans. The Norwegian partner COWI was involved because of its experience in the field and to underline the spirit of the EEA Grants and Norway Grants regarding international cooperation. (1)
Key actors - initiating organization
Local government/municipality
Land owners
Public space owned by the city
Please specify other Key actors - Other stakeholders involved
Consulting group
Key actors - Other stakeholders involved (besides initiating actors)
Multilateral organisation
Local government/municipality
Non-government organisation/civil society
Private foundation/trust
Other
Land owners
Public space owned by the city
Participatory methods/forms of community involvement used
Unknown
Policy drivers
NBS intervention implemented in response to an Regional Directive/Strategy
Unknown
NBS intervention implemented in response to a national regulations/strategy/plan
Unknown
NBS intervention implemented in response to a local regulation/strategy/plan
Yes
Please specify the "local regulation/strategy/plan"
The NBS is as part of the project ‘Bratislava is preparing for climate change’ a practical contribution to the implementation of the City of Bratislava's prepared and approved Adaptation Action Plan. (1, 3, 5, 6)
Mandatory or voluntary intervention
Voluntary (spontaneous)
Enablers
Presence of specific city-level GI/NBS vision/strategy/plan - mentioned in connection to the project
Unknown
Presence of specific city-level GI/NBS section/part in a more general plan - mentioned in connection to the project
Yes
Please specify the general plan with GI/NBS section
This NBS relates to the 2007-2015 and 2016-2020 Programme of Economic and Social Development (PESD) in operating of green infrastructure, management of rainwater, energy efficiency, and sustainable transport. It was approved for the period 2016-2020 by the City Office of Bratislava in relation to its role in initiating the project ‘Bratislava is preparing for climate change’. (13)
If there is a relevant strategy or plan, please specify the theme / type of the plan.
City specific climate change policy or plan
Urban redevelopment plan
Presence of city network or regional partnerships focused on NBS - mentioned in connection to the project
Unknown
Presence of GI / NBS research project - mentioned in connection to the project
Yes
Please specify
The European Commission's DG Climate Action commissioned the 2012-2013 ‘EU Cities Adapt project’ via a consortium led by Ricardo-AEA and ICLEI (International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives) aiming at capacity building for adaptation strategies for European cities. The working group for Bratislava identified the climate risks of the city, engaged external stakeholders and developed a draft adaptation strategy. This was the basis of the proposal to apply for EEA Grants. (1, 17)
Subsidies/investment for GI / NBS in the city - mentioned in connection to the project
Unknown
Co-finance for NBS
Yes
Co-financing governance arrangements
Yes
Co-governance arrangement
A fund / grant
Was this co-governance arrangement already in place, or was it set up specifically for this NBS?
Set up for multiple NBS interventions, including this one
Financing
Total cost
€100,000 - €500,000
What is/was the Cost/Budget (EUR) of the NBS or green infrastructure elements?
Unknown
What are the total amount of expected annual maintenance costs?
Unknown
What is the expected annual maintenance costs of the NBS or GI elements?
Unknown
Please specify cost savings
Unknown
Please specify total cost (EUR)
€198,000 (85% from the EEA Grants and Norway Grants and 15% from the City Office of Bratislava) (7)
Source(s) of funding
Public local authority budget
Other
Please specify other source of funding
EEA Grants and Norway Grants
Type of fund(s) used
Earmarked public budget
Direct funding (grants, subsidies, or self-financed projects by private entities)
Non-financial contribution
Yes
Type of non-financial contribution
Provision of labour
Who provided the non-financial contribution?
Public authorities (e.g. land, utility services)
Business models
Risk reduction model
Green densification model
Which of the involved actors was motivated by this model?
Public actor (e.g. municipality)
Type of innovation
Technological
Product innovation
Please specify technological innovation
Part of the general renewal and revitalisation of green spaces in the city of Bratislava, while recreational and cultural enhancements. This includes the installation of WIFI, renovation of public spaces for the use of the local community, and two concrete cylinders builts water tanks built in the Interwar period will be preserved with the understanding that they may contribute to the future management of water reservoirs. (7, 10, 11, 12, 18)
Novelty level of the innovation
Unknown
Please specify novelty level of the innovation
Unknown
Replicability/Transferability
Unknown
Please specify Replicability/Transferability
Unknown
Impacts, benefits
Environmental impacts
Climate change
Lowered local temperature
Environmental quality
Improved air quality
Water management and blue areas
Increased protection against flooding
Improved stormwater management
Green space and habitat
Increased green space area
Restoration of derelict areas
Description of environmental benefits
1. The park has supported Bratislava in weathering the effects of climate change to fight increased amounts of torrential rain, extreme urban heat and associated drought in the near future.
2. It has converted a neglected space in the city centre into a green space.
3. The gravel has the permeability to retain rainwater. This helps in flood protection during heavy raining. 4. The park has shown to improve the air quality and reduce the temperature of the city along with the other Zelenaj projects. (1, 4, 8, 9)
Economic impacts
Unknown
Description of economic benefits
Unknown
Social and cultural impacts
Safety
Increased perception of safety
Social justice and cohesion
Improved social cohesion
Improved access to urban green space
Increased opportunities for social interaction
Health and wellbeing
Gain in activities for recreation and exercise
Description of social and cultural benefits
1. The site is home to historical structures and the new renovations have enhanced the park's capacity as a recreational space, by providing a safe recreational space for children (equipped with a small playground for playing and swings) and new lighting.
2. Increased the attractiveness for short-term recreation of different age groups.
3. Supports social interaction in the community and strengthen ties within it.
4. Provides space for outdoor cinema, music, theatre, exhibitions, installations, and other creative activities. (1, 4, 8)
Type of reported impacts
Achieved impacts
Indicators
Number of users including children, number of trees planted, improved air quality of the city and rainwater storage capacity (1, 3, 8)
Environmental, social and economic impacts
Climate action for adaptation, resilience and mitigation (SDG 13)
Water management (SDG 6)
Green space, habitats and biodiversity (SDG 15)
Environmental quality
Regeneration, land-use and urban development
Social justice, cohesion and equity (SDG 10)
Health and well-being (SDG 3)
Cultural heritage and cultural diversity
Analysis of specific impact categories
Job creation: The NBS created ...
No information available
Environmental justice: The implementation of the NBS project resulted in ...
Improved access to green and/or blue spaces
Negative impacts: Did the project cause any problems or concerns?
No information was found regarding negative impacts of the project
COVID-19 pandemic
Unknown as of October, 2020.
Methods of impact monitoring
Process of recording NBS impacts
No evidence in public records
Methods used to evaluate the impacts of NBS
Unknown
Evidence for use of assessment
Presence of an assessment, evaluation and/or monitoring process
Unknown
Presence of indicators used in reporting
No evidence in public records
Presence of monitoring/evaluation reports
No evidence in public records
Availability of a web-based monitoring tool
No evidence in public records
Impact assessment mechanism
Name of any specific impact assessment tools
Unknown
Use of GIS in mapping impacts
No evidence in public records
Citizen involvement
Citizens involvement in assessment/evaluation
Unknown
Please specify other modes of citizen involvement in evaluation/assessment
According to email correspondence: participatory workshops were organized with public and citizens living in the areas where pilot project were realised (the public participated on the design and chose the most fitting functions for the new designs).
Citizens involvement in the analysis of the assessment/evaluation
Unknown
Follow-up to the evaluation / assessment
Unknown
References
Web links relevant to the intervention
(1) European Climate Adaptation Platform
(2) Zelena Architektura
(3) EEA Grants and Norway Grants
(4) Pocket park Svoradová – new public space
(5) EEA Grants and Norway Grants
(6) EEA Grants and Norway Grants
(7) Bratislava, zelenaj sa!
(8) Park Svoradova
(9) Bratislava and Zvolen go green!
(10) The new Svoradov park offers space for relaxation and culture
(11) Svoradova small park in the capital breathed new life
(12) New small park Svoradova offer recreation, sports, recreation and culture
(18) PHOTO: Vynovený small park Svoradova showed up in full glory
Documents relevant to the intervention
Attachment Size
(13) RESIN: City Assessment Report Bratislava (1.69 MB) 1.69 MB
(14) Bratislava City Department of Architecture: Svoradova Implementation Study (2.8 MB) 2.8 MB
(15) Bratislava Zelenaj sa Leaflet (648.65 KB) 648.65 KB
(16) 4th Meeting of the Carpathian Convention Working Group on Adaptation to Climate Change (416.07 KB) 416.07 KB
(17) EU cities adapt - Adaptation Strategies for European Cities: Final Report (2013) (4.9 MB) 4.9 MB
List of references
(1) Rehackova,Tamara. (2016). EEA grants supporting the city of Bratislava to implement climate adaptation measures. Retrieved from http://climate-adapt.eea.europa.eu/metadata/case-studies/eea-grants-supporting-the-city-of-bratislava-to-implement-climate-adaptation-measures on 28th October, 2020.
(2) Zelena Architektura. (2015). Bratislava sa pripravuje na zmenu klímy. Retrieved from http://www.zelenarchitektura.sk/2015/06/bratislava-sa-pripravuje-na-zmenu-klimy/ on 28th October, 2020.
(3) EEA Grants and Norway Grants. [no date]. Who we are. Retrieved from http://eeagrants.org/Who-we-are on 28th October, 2020.
(4) Bratislava Zelenai SA (n.d.) Pocket park Svoradová – new public space. Retrieved from http://bratislavazelenajsa.sk/?page_id=16&lang=en/ on 28th October, 2020.
(5) EEA Grants and Norway Grants. [no date]. City Of Bratislava Is Preparing To The Climate Change – The Pilot Application Of The Measures In The Field Of The Sustainable Rainwater Management In Urban Area. Retrieved from http://eeagrants.org/project-portal/project/SK02-0005 on 28th October, 2020.
(6) EEA Grants and Norway Grants. (2012). Adapation to Climate Change - Flood and Drought Prevention. Retrieved from http://eeagrants.org/programme/view/SK02/SK02-0005 on 28th October, 2020.
(7) Záhorová, Ľubomíra. (2017). Bratislava, zelenaj sa! Retrieved from http://www.inba.sk/vismo/dokumenty2.asp?id_org=600185&id=3415 on 28th October, 2020.
(8) Trfihi Parks (n.d.). Park Svoradova. Retrieved from https://www.trfihi-parks.com/en/park-details/14864-Park-Svoradova on 28th October, 2020.
(9) Magistad, Inga. (2015). Bratislava and Zvolen go green! Retrieved from https://spectator.sme.sk/c/20059218/bratislava-and-zvolen-go-green.html on 28th October, 2020
(10) Haršany, Jakub. (2016). Nový parčík Svoradova ponúkne priestor pre oddych aj kultúru. Retrieved from
http://bratislava.dnes24.sk/novy-parcik-svoradova-ponukne-priestor-pre-oddych-ale-aj-kulturu-244328 on 28th October, 2020
(11) Bátrnová, Iveta. (2017). Parčíku Svoradova v hlavnom meste vdýchli nový život. Pozrite sa, ako krásne teraz vyzerá. Retrieved from http://www.dobrenoviny.sk/c/100346/parciku-svoradova-v-hlavnom-meste-vdychli-novy-zivot-takto-vyzera-teraz on 28th October, 2020
(12) Noviny.sk. (2016). Nový parčík Svoradova ponúkne oddych, šport, rekreáciu aj kultúru. Retrieved from
http://www.bratislavskenoviny.sk/najnovsie-spravy-z-bratislavy/zivotne-prostredie/novy-parcik-svoradova-ponukne-oddych-sport-rekreaciu-aj-kulturu.html?page_id=337501 on 28th October, 2020.
(13) Kozova, Maria, Pauditsova, Eva and Hudekova, Zuzana. (2016). RESIN: City Assessment Report Bratislava. Bratislava.
(14) Bratislava City Department of Architecture. [no date]. Nový verejný priestor Svoradova: štúdia revitalizácie a sprístupnenia priestoru pre verejnosť.
(15) Bratislava, zelenaj sa. [no date]. Bratislava sa pripravuje na zmenu klímy – pilotná aplikácia opatrení v oblasti zadržiavania zrážok v urbanizovanom prostredí.
(16) Ulrych, Libor. (2015). Climate changes ongoing projects, activities in the Carpathian region Slovakia. 4th Meeting of the Carpathian Convention Working Group on Adaptation to Climate Change.
(17) Perks, Jonathan. (2013). Adaptation Strategies for European Cities: Final Report. Harwell. Ricardo-AEA.
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Interview
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Interview data acquired from project Manager Eva Streberová (16.19 KB) 16.19 KB
Comments and notes
Comments
(18) Bratislava24. (2017). FOTO: Vynovený parčík Svoradova sa ukázal v plnej kráse. http://bratislava.dnes24.sk/foto-vynoveny-parcik-svoradova-sa-ukazal-v-plnej-krase-269542
Additional insights
About monitoring:
The City of Bratislava has yet to devise a methodology for monitoring and evaluating the effect of adaptation measures. Identifying indicators for monitoring the progress and effects of adaptation measures is complex. Yet, the preparation of a set of such indicators and suitable methodology is planned for the near future. For now, only the costs of adaptation measures that will be implemented within the selected operational programmes for the period 2014 to 2020 will be monitored. For the purposes of monitoring, selected climate measurements will in the near future be collected through measuring devices, which are financed from the budget of the "City of Bratislava is preparing to the climate change - pilot application of the measures in the field of sustainable rainwater management in urban areas” project. The results will feed into the indicators. The City of Bratislava and the Slovak Hydro-Meteorological Institute will sign an agreement on the implementation of the monitoring. (13)
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Public Images
Svoradova Park
Bratislava 24
https://bratislava.dnes24.sk/galeria/parcik-svoradova-9-maj-66926/fotografia-4?articleId=269542