Opole
The project to implement nature-based solutions (NBS) at the Karolinka Shopping Centre in Opole involved the conversion of hard surfaces, the creation of green walls featuring climbing plants, rain gardens and new plantings.
They are designed to intercept part of the rainwater flowing from the parking lot before it goes to the rainwater sewage system. They were located in places where there are no underground networks and near rainwater drainage inlets due to the ease of making emergency overflows.
We have designed walkways with pergolas and green walls to promote biodiversity and reduce the urban heat island effect.
We have used native plant species that coexist with the local fauna and require less water and maintenance.
We are removing concrete to create new green spaces that are valuable to the ecosystem.
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What results have we obtained?
We have improved soil quality by increasing aeration and enriching the soil with beneficial organisms.
We have introduced 19 new species of trees and shrubs, 4 species of climbing plants and 8 species of perennials.
We have reduced the temperature by replacing hard surfaces with green spaces featuring trees and providing shade.
Our solutions increase rainwater retention and reduce the volume of water discharged into the sewerage system.