1. General information Location and description of the intervention City or FUA Iaşi (FUA) Region Europe Native title of the NBS intervention Parcul Phoenix Short description of the intervention The Phoenix Park initiative was carried out by the "Gheorghe Asachi" Technical University of Iași in partnership with the Iași Communitarian Foundation, the BorgWagner Fund, and the Municipality of Iași. It involved the rehabilitation of a green space within the university campus. Covering an area of 3,000 square meters, the renovation was based on the winning design from a student competition focused on improving campus spaces. The park was designed to include facilities for physical exercise (calisthenics equipment), recreation (badminton court and ping-pong table), and social interaction spaces. It also serves as a buffer to reduce noise from the surrounding areas. The total cost of the project amounted to 121,200 euros, with the university covering infrastructure expenses, the municipality providing the labor for rehabilitation, and the private fund contributing 15,150 euros. The implementation of the design was overseen by the student designer and coordinated by the NGO and the university’s Association of Student Architects. This initiative is part of a larger urban regeneration project by the university, in collaboration with the municipality and the Communitarian Foundation, where several campus green spaces are being rehabilitated based on student designs. The overarching goal is to enhance students' quality of life and promote healthy lifestyles through the creation of green spaces during their time at the university. (1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 13, p. 92) Website of the intervention https://campus.tuiasi.ro/05/01/2023/parcul-t1-t2/ Principal problems Land use and Socio-economic change Unequal availability and access to public green spaces Health, Well-being and Social cohesion Inadequate access to recreational opportunities Poor community engagement Implementation area characterization Climate Continental (Cold-summer humid continental, Cold-winter dry continental, Cold-summer dry continental) Ecosystem Urban or built environment Address Bulevardul Tudor Vladimirescu 109-111 700560 Iași Romania Location The NBS is situated in an area, with clear delineation of boundaries and a specific shape (polygon). The NBS project can also have more than one area location (more than one polygon, situated close by). Area boundary (map-based) NBS area image Source of NBS area image Google maps https://www.google.com/maps/place/Parcul+Phoenix+Calisthenics%2F+Workout+T1%2F2/@47.156475,27.604983,123m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m10!1m2!2m1!1sparc+cerca+de+Phoenix,+Ia%C8%99i,+Ruman%C3%ADa!3m6!1s0x40cafb9b1ae50531:0xbc072c49a806a1d0!8m2!3d47.1565393!4d27.6053998!15sCiZwYXJjIGNlcmNhIGRlIFBob2VuaXgsIElhyJlpLCBSdW1hbsOtYZIBBHBhcmvgAQA!16s%2Fg%2F11sf38w1xl?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI0MDgyNi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D Total area 3000.00m² NBS area 3000.00m² Area description Urban (main city) Type of area before implementation of the NBS Public Greenspace Area Timeline of intervention Start date of the intervention (planning process) 2017 Start date of intervention (implementation process) 2022 End date of the intervention 2023 Present stage of the intervention Completed 2. Objectives of the intervention Objectives of the intervention Goals of the intervention 1. Rehabilitating the green spaces of the university campus and improving access and usage of green space in the campus, promoting healthy lifestyles (1 & 2 & 6). 2. Improving the quality of life and liveability of the students (1 & 2 & 6). 3. To include students in the design of green spaces (1 & 2 & 6). 4. To provide adequate spaces for recreation, exercise, and social interaction to their students (1 & 2). 5. To foster urban regeneration through partnerships with different actors (1 & 2 & 5 & 6). 6. Reducing exposure to noise (2). Key Priorities Social Justice and community Sustainability challenge(s) addressed Environmental quality Noise reduction Green space, habitats and biodiversity (SDG 15) Green space creation and/or management Regeneration, land-use and urban development Promote natural styles of landscape design for urban development Health and well-being (SDG 3) Creation of opportunities for recreation Enabling opportunities for physical activity Inclusive and effective governance (SDG 16) Inclusive governance Social justice, cohesion and equity (SDG 10) Social interaction Implementation activities and NBS focus Implementation activities The project involved the rehabilitation of 3,000 square meters of green space, which included the implementation of 2,424 square meters of green surface, an irrigation system, 150 meters of pathways throughout the park, two access paths, and lighting installations. Additionally, the initiative incorporated various facilities for exercise and recreation, such as calisthenics equipment, a badminton court, a ping-pong table, and designated spaces for social interaction. Collaboration with various stakeholders was essential to launching a contest for innovative ideas focused on green space design, engaging students in the process. This approach attracted funding and resources from multiple partners. The winner of the contest, selected by a panel of experts, was responsible for implementing the design in the area.(1, 2, 6, 8, 12) Type of NBS project Creation of new green areas Creation of any other green urban spaces Maintenance and management of urban nature Maintenance or upgrade of exisiting green spaces (e.g. parks) Improved governance of green or blue areas Establishment of inclusive governance mechanisms involving local communities 3. NBS domains, ES and scale NBS domain and interventions Ecological domain(s) where the NBS intervention(s) is/are implemented Parks and urban forests Pocket parks/neighbourhood green spaces Amenities offered by the NBS Benches and drinking water stations Sports areas and equipment Design elements for well-being None of the above Services Expected ecosystem services delivered Regulating services Noise reduction Cultural services Recreation Social and community interactions Scale Spatial scale Sub-microscale: Street scale (including buildings) Beneficiaries Demographics in implementation area The district of Tudor Vladimirescu, also known as the student district, is the smallest one in Iasi, with a population of 7,500 inhabitants (14). Nonetheless it has a very dense population, with the same number as one of the biggest districts in he city, and usually crowded with traffic (14). It is the second most clean in the city (9). Nonetheless, it is reported by the public as a district with moderately high costs of living (10). It is a relatively young district, and small, inaugurated in the 50s, and it holds the biggest student campus in Iasi and one of the biggest ones in the country (11). The district has been increasingly developing thanks to multiple private real state investments (11). Socio-economic profile of the area Unknown Communities vulnerable to environmental hazards or climate change impacts Unknown Non-government actors Non-governmental organisation (NGO) / Civil society / Churches Researchers, university Primary Beneficiaries Researchers/University Young people and children Specify primary beneficiaries Researchers/University: "Spaces that were simple passageways, in some situations completely unfurnished, but which now become part of the campus identity." (6). Young people and children: "We wanted to make this layout keeping in mind what the students want. What they need to make college a memorable experience in itself, not just a springboard to the successful career that everyone dreams of" (6). Marginalized groups Children, young people or youth groups Measures for inclusion of marginalised groups Taking into account young people, by creating a solutions contest were they could participate with their ideas and providing green spaces for them, the initiative made sure to include them (6 & 7). Other beneficiaries Public health (e.g. increased physical activity opportunities, reduced stress) 4. Governance and financing Governance Governance arrangements Led by non-government actors Please specify the roles of the specific government and non-government actor groups involved in the initiative The university together with the social civil society organisation organised the solutions contest and provided funding to carry out the project (1 to 7). The municipality provided labour and resources to help rehabilitating the green space (8). A private fund provide additional funding (1 & 2). A comission of experts chosen by the university selected the winner (12). A student designed and needed to be on-site to ensure the adequate implementation of the project's infrastructure (1 & 12). The University prepared a collaboration contract with Fundatia Comunitaria Iasi and the Association of Student Architects of Iasi to implement the project as well (13, p. 92). Key actors - initiating organization Non-government organisation/civil society Researchers/university Key actors - Other stakeholders involved (besides initiating actors) Local government/municipality Private foundation/trust Level of citizen and community engagement Unknown Participatory methods/forms of stakeholder involvement (all stakeholders) Co-planning (e.g. stakeholder workshops, focus groups, participatory mapping) Taskforce groups Joint implementation (e.g. tree planting) Co-management/Joint management Uncommon actors ("Missing actors") Community & Social Groups Youth-led organizations/ citizens Land owners Educational actor (schools or universities) Policy drivers NBS intervention implemented in response to a 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" Urban regeneration strategy of the university to revitalize green space through solutions contests (1 & 7). Relevant strategy or plan Other Please specify other local relevant strategy University strategy plan. Mandatory or voluntary intervention Voluntary (spontaneous) Enablers & Barriers Type of enablers Change agents (individual with major role influence on launching) Please provide details (e.g, name of the plan or strategy) for the selected policies or initiatives. A student designed and was on-site to ensure the adequate implementation of the project's infrastructure (1). Governace and decison-making instruments Strategic instruments (e.g. GI strategies, green space strategy or plans) Arrangements for governance cooperation Formal coordination mechanisms to oversee project implementation and decision-making (e.g., multi-stakeholder steering committees, working groups) Task forces or commissions (e.g. group of multi-disciplinary experts) Barriers Unknown. Financing Total cost €100,000 - €500,000 Please specify total cost (EUR) 121,200 (1). What is/was the Cost/Budget (EUR) of the NBS or green infrastructure elements? Unknown. Source(s) of funding Funds provided by non-governmental organization (NGO) Research organisation / University Private Foundation/Trust Type of fund(s) used Direct funding (grants, subsidies, or self-financed projects by private entities) Non-financial contribution No Co-finance for NBS Yes Co-governance arrangement An NGO Entrepreneurship opportunities No Business models Business models Green densification model Which of the involved actors was motivated by this model? Private non-for-profit actor (e.g. NGO, foundation) 5. Evaluation and learning Impacts, benefits Environmental impacts Environmental quality Reduced noise exposure Expected reduced noise exposure Green space and habitat Increased green space area Achieved increased green space area Description of environmental benefits -Achieved increased green space area: "The arrangement of the green space with rolls of natural grass on an area of 2,424 square meters" (8). -Expected reduced noise exposure: "the third area represents a buffer space between the noisy street bordering the site and the rest of the areas, having a multipurpose character" (2). Environmental impact indicators Green space area created (in ha) 0,2424 Economic impacts Generation of other type of work opportunities (e.g. voluntary, work for rehabilitation) Achieved generation of other type of work opportunities (e.g. voluntary, work for rehabilitation) Description of economic benefits -Achieved generation of other type of work opportunities (e.g. voluntary, work for rehabilitation): "The student or group of students who design the winning project will receive 2,000 lei as a prize from the "Gheorghe Asachi" Technical University in Iași" (12). Social and cultural impacts Social justice and cohesion Improved liveability Expected improved liveability Improved access to urban green space Achieved improved access to urban green space Increased opportunities for social interaction Expected increased opportunities for social interaction Increased involvement of locals in the management of green spaces Achieved increased involvement of locals in the management of green spaces Health and wellbeing Gain in activities for recreation and exercise Achieved gain in activities for recreation and exercise Social and cultural impact indicators Surface area of accessible green spaces (in ha) 2424 Total area of recreational green space created or restored (in ha) 3000 Description of social and cultural benefits -Achieved improved access to urban green space: "the realization of a system of paved alleys on a surface of 150 square meters [...] and the access roads to the park" (8). -Expected improved liveability: "Phoenix Park leads to improving the quality of life of young people and the way they spend their free time, stimulating the adoption of a healthy lifestyle" (6). -Expected increased opportunities for social interaction: "The intermediate area provides a space for socializing, although located outside, it can host meetings, discussions, meetings of student associations and more" (2). -Achieved increased involvement of locals in the management of green spaces: ""architect student Vlad-Denis Cozmei, from the "GM Cantacuzino" Faculty of Architecture of TUIASI, who received a prize worth 2,000 lei and supervised, together with the campus management, the implementation of the entire concept on the 3,000 square meter space" (1). -Achieved gain in activities for recreation and exercise: "The one in the immediate vicinity of the entrance to the dormitory is dedicated to sports and relaxation activities". Evidence for use of assessment Presence of an assessment, evaluation and/or monitoring process Yes Actors involved in the assessment, monitoring or evaluation of NBS impacts Researchers/university Presence of indicators used in reporting Yes Type of indicators Input indicators Process indicators Presence of monitoring/evaluation reports Yes Link to monitoring/evaluation reports https://www.tuiasi.ro/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Raport-Rector-2022-web-version… Availability of a web-based monitoring tool No evidence in public records Name of any specific impact assessment tools Unknown. Use of GIS in mapping impacts No evidence in public records Cost-benefit analysis No Transparency Inclusion of diverse stakeholders in project governance processes (e.g. planning, implementation, monitoring, etc.) Public disclosure of project funding sources and/or budgets Online disclosure of technical reports (e.g. project documents, reports, or data) Justice Community satisfaction Unknown Description of locals satisfaction with the project Unknown. Trade-offs & Negative impacts Unknown Emphasis of existing social inequalities or injustices No information reported related to negative social justice-related impacts of the NBS project Measures to prevent gentrification or displacement No initiatives or policies were implemented High-quality & Transformative NBS Multiple impacts delivery (climate, biodiversity, just community) No Goal setting and impacts delivery No, project goals were not set, and benefits were not delivered in all 3 key areas. Reaching original project goals Most of the project goals were achieved Please specify the achievements of the project goals Social justice and community Goals: -Achieved improved access to urban green space: "the realization of a system of paved alleys on a surface of 150 square meters [...] and the access roads to the park" (8). -Expected improved liveability: "Phoenix Park leads to improving the quality of life of young people and the way they spend their free time, stimulating the adoption of a healthy lifestyle" (6). -Expected increased opportunities for social interaction: "The intermediate area provides a space for socializing, although located outside, it can host meetings, discussions, meetings of student associations and more" (2). -Achieved increased involvement of locals in the management of green spaces: ""architect student Vlad-Denis Cozmei, from the "GM Cantacuzino" Faculty of Architecture of TUIASI, who received a prize worth 2,000 lei and supervised, together with the campus management, the implementation of the entire concept on the 3,000 square meter space" (1). -Achieved gain in activities for recreation and exercise: "The one in the immediate vicinity of the entrance to the dormitory is dedicated to sports and relaxation activities". Long-term perspective Unknown: No information about the project's long-term sustainability. Cost-effective solutions No Equitable impacts A. All stakeholders benefit fairly from the project Transformative capacity Social change (e.g. social relationships, networks and dynamics within them) Magnitude of change Incremental: shallow; that is, mostly maintaining business-as-usual approaches to adaptation Application of lessons learned Unknown Perception of Environmental Change No 6. Sources References 1. Universitatea Tehnică „Gheorghe Asachi” Iasi (2023). TUIASI inaugurează „Parcul Phoenix”, o zonă verde reabilitată din campus cu 600.000 de lei, într-un parteneriat cu Primăria Iași și compania BorgWarner – Universitatea Tehnică „Gheorghe Asachi” din Iaşi. Accessed on August 29, 2024, [Source link] [Archive]; 2. Direcția Servicii Studențești (2023). 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Universităţii Tehnice „Gheorghe Asachi” (2023). RAPORT PRIVIND STAREA UNIVERSITĂȚII TEHNICE „GHEORGHE ASACHI” DIN IAȘI PENTRU ANUL 2022. Iasi : p. 92. Accessed on September 30, 2024, [Source link] [Archive]; 14. Andrei, A. (2017 ). Cel mai mic cartier din Iași are 83 hectare. APIX , Accessed on September 30, 2024, [Source link] [Archive]; Comments and notes Public Images Image Green spaces and trees in the park https://www.google.com/search?q=parc+phoenix+iasi&client=firefox-b-d&sca_esv=f03d7cceb14fcf1a&ei=4pfQZpClEsCQwPAPvsWR8Ak#lpg=ik:CAoSLEFGMVFpcFBBSDYtcFpFcWNuY2cyMmpzTDVIa1dKLU5Cc0Ziay02cEFsd3ZD Image Green spaces and trees in the park https://www.google.com/search?q=parc+phoenix+iasi&client=firefox-b-d&sca_esv=f03d7cceb14fcf1a&ei=4pfQZpClEsCQwPAPvsWR8Ak#lpg=ik:CAoSLEFGMVFpcFBBSDYtcFpFcWNuY2cyMmpzTDVIa1dKLU5Cc0Ziay02cEFsd3ZD
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