1. General information
2. Objectives of the intervention
Goals of the intervention
This NBS is designed to meet the following objectives:
- Prepare the parcels for agricultural uses (Ref. 1)
- Manage the plots for urban rental orchards and units (Ref. 1)
- Promote the sale of products and services related to the urban gardens (Ref. 1)
- Disseminate knowledge of and stimulate agricultural practices (Ref. 1)
- Encourage citizens to access new forms of leisure and consumption that are more sustainable (Ref. 2)
- Preserve the agricultural heritage of the city (Ref. 2)
- Prepare the parcels for agricultural uses (Ref. 1)
- Manage the plots for urban rental orchards and units (Ref. 1)
- Promote the sale of products and services related to the urban gardens (Ref. 1)
- Disseminate knowledge of and stimulate agricultural practices (Ref. 1)
- Encourage citizens to access new forms of leisure and consumption that are more sustainable (Ref. 2)
- Preserve the agricultural heritage of the city (Ref. 2)
Quantitative targets
200 parcels (30 m2 each) (Ref. 2)
Each plot must have 5% of its surface area set aside to reinforce biodiversity (Ref. 7)
At least 25% of the plots and common areas will ensure access for persons with limited mobility (Ref. 1)
Each plot must have 5% of its surface area set aside to reinforce biodiversity (Ref. 7)
At least 25% of the plots and common areas will ensure access for persons with limited mobility (Ref. 1)
Monitoring indicators defined
Cut to CO2 emissions in production and transportation in % (Ref. 6,7)
Inclusion of "Km0" products in local markets (Ref. 7)
% of the plots and common areas will ensure access for persons with limited mobility (Ref. 1)
number of parcels (30 m2 each) (Ref. 2)
% of each plot's surface area set aside to reinforce biodiversity (Ref. 7)
Inclusion of "Km0" products in local markets (Ref. 7)
% of the plots and common areas will ensure access for persons with limited mobility (Ref. 1)
number of parcels (30 m2 each) (Ref. 2)
% of each plot's surface area set aside to reinforce biodiversity (Ref. 7)
Sustainability challenge(s) addressed
Habitats and biodiversity conservation: What types of conservation goals are / were defined for the NBS intervention?
Please specify "other Type of NBS project"
Food production: cultivate their own produce. The orchards hold educational programming for patrons and visitors as well related to these topics (Ref. 1,2,4)
Implementation activities
Development of 200 parcels (30 m2 each) (Ref. 2)
Implementation of courses, workshops and horticultural training of all kinds (Ref. 1)
Promotion of outdoor activities for healthy leisure, generational and social exchange, organic farming, education in demanding consumption and local products (Ref. 2)
Total area of 9 446 m2; Total area of the orchards: 6.230 m2; Paths and common areas 2.404 m2; Service buildings 150 m2'Snack bar 250 m2; Barbecue area 285 m2; Area for reservations 127 m2 (Ref. 1)
Flattening of hills into terraces; drainage and preparation of soil for cultivation; substitution of soil in areas not apt for cultivation; installation of a localized watering system; clearing of paths and services for access; Installation of a security fence around the plots; installation of surveillance system; construction of office space, toilets, storage for tools and a snack store; organization of a waste collection system that separates solids from non-solids, organics from non-organics. (Ref. 1)
Implementation of courses, workshops and horticultural training of all kinds (Ref. 1)
Promotion of outdoor activities for healthy leisure, generational and social exchange, organic farming, education in demanding consumption and local products (Ref. 2)
Total area of 9 446 m2; Total area of the orchards: 6.230 m2; Paths and common areas 2.404 m2; Service buildings 150 m2'Snack bar 250 m2; Barbecue area 285 m2; Area for reservations 127 m2 (Ref. 1)
Flattening of hills into terraces; drainage and preparation of soil for cultivation; substitution of soil in areas not apt for cultivation; installation of a localized watering system; clearing of paths and services for access; Installation of a security fence around the plots; installation of surveillance system; construction of office space, toilets, storage for tools and a snack store; organization of a waste collection system that separates solids from non-solids, organics from non-organics. (Ref. 1)
Type of NBS project
3. NBS domains, ES and scale
4. Governance and financing
5. Innovation
Type of innovation
Please specify technological innovation
The intervention is part of the larger efforts to create a green belt around the city of Zaragoza in order to provide access to locally grown foods. (ref 6)
Novelty level of the innovation
Please specify novelty level of the innovation
Unknown
Replicability/Transferability
Please specify Replicability/Transferability
The intervention is documented as an EU LIFE project, so its details are part of a database of LIFE projects from where it could influence the development of other projects. (ref 5)
