{"id":47308,"date":"2026-08-28T10:19:14","date_gmt":"2026-08-28T08:19:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pl-ua.eu\/?p=47308"},"modified":"2026-08-28T10:19:16","modified_gmt":"2026-08-28T08:19:16","slug":"cities-that-breathe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pl-ua.eu\/en\/cities-that-breathe\/","title":{"rendered":"Cities that breathe"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In summer, concrete heats up quickly, while during heavy rainfall, rainwater has fewer natural places where it can be retained and absorbed into the ground. City residents are increasingly experiencing the effects of climate change, from urban heat islands to a lack of green spaces where they can rest and spend time outdoors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These are precisely the challenges being addressed by the Partners of the CitiesOfGreen<\/em> project. The City of Siedlce, together with its Ukrainian Partners, the Horodok City Council and the Pryvilne Village Council, decided to work together to create greener, more welcoming and more climate-resilient public spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The results of the project are already visible in Siedlce. Nine pocket parks, small green spaces that transform neglected or previously unused areas, have been created in different parts of the city. New trees and shrubs have been planted, while places for rest and features supporting local biodiversity have also been introduced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although pocket parks occupy relatively small areas, they can serve several functions at the same time. They provide shade on hot days, help retain rainwater and create additional spaces for relaxation and social interaction. In this way, small changes introduced across different parts of the city can have a meaningful impact on how residents use public spaces in their everyday lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The project also includes activities on the Ukrainian side of the border. In Horodok, the municipal park is currently being revitalised. Over time, the park had lost some of its functionality and accessibility. Meanwhile, in the Pryvilne municipality, a new park is being created, providing residents with additional space for relaxation and spending time outdoors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The project Partners want these new spaces to be more than simply recreational areas. For this reason, the parks will also include elements of environmental education, such as information boards and birdhouses. Activities involving local residents will also be organised, including seedling distribution campaigns and events promoting environmental awareness and care for the natural environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CitiesOfGreen<\/em> is not only about investments in parks and new greenery. Partners from Poland and Ukraine are exchanging experiences and jointly seeking solutions that can help them respond more effectively to climate-related challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Residents of Siedlce are already noticing the first effects of these changes. Places that were previously neglected are beginning to come to life. Children play among the greenery, older residents relax on benches, and local communities are gaining spaces where they can spend time together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The project demonstrates that even small changes can improve the quality of the spaces that residents use every day. New plantings, shade and well-designed places for rest are making greenery a more accessible and natural part of the urban environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

More information about the project is available HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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