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“Green patronage” allows citizens to donate funds and help in the beautifying of the public spaces in the Polish city
Undoubtedly, most people are dissatisfied with the amount of greenery and animal life, and the condition of public spaces in their cities. Nature rapidly recedes in the wake of equally rapid urbanization.
Improvements are certainly needed, but with limited municipal budgets, squeezed even tighter by the coronavirus pandemic, this becomes ever more challenging. For this and other reasons, Wroclaw has come up with a solution that is both efficient and cost-effective – to offer residents and companies the chance to become “green donors”.
The initiative, announced last week on the municipal website, works in a very simple way. Individuals or institutions can select one of several opportunities to support, depending on how much money they can afford to spend.
Ground cover shrubs are one of the four types of ornamental plants to choose from. 10 square metres of these with 3 years of maintenance plan will cost you 560 euros. Image: City of Wroclaw
Upon selecting their preferred kind of public space improvement, they need to simply submit a request on the Green patronage webpage (or Zielony mecenat in Polish). So, if you have some spare money and want to make Wroclaw even more beautiful, green and wildlife-friendly, here is what you can chose from:
In addition, it is possible to purchase urban furniture, such as park benches or wooden protective posts for the green areas. What is more, companies or anyone interested in making more generous donations, can negotiate their terms individually. Building an entire playground, outdoor gym or even small parks is also on the table.
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