GREEN ROOF VIA PARTICIPATORY BUDGETING

Location: Cluj Napoca 

Country: Romania 

Contact Information: Cluj-Napoca City Hall and Local Council https://bugetareparticipativa.ro/contact/  

Website Address: https://bugetareparticipativa.ro/proiecte/acoperisul-verde/  

  • Project Details:  

The area of the public transport station located in Piața Garii was rehabilitated by Cluj-Napoca City Hall. 6 bus stops with a green roof were installed on the site. 

Thematic Area: Climate Change Adaptation 

Thematic Sub-category: Buildings & environment. 

Type of Actor/Agent: Local Council 

Typology of Green Urban Site: Green Roof or wall. 

  • Green City Elements used – Green roofs and walls, Green areas and Heat Island Effect. 
  • Engagement and Consultation:  

Target Group – Citizens. 

Public Engagement – YES. 

Consultation Tools Used – Proper public engagement. 

E-tools: – www.bugetareparticipativa.ro  

  • Innovation and Impact:  

Level of Scale of Innovation: 2 

Abstract of Elements of Innovation – N/A 

Expected Impact Medium. 

  • Analysis: – N/A. 
  • Benefits (B) and Challenges (C):  

(B) Temperature & Climate control, Improved Air Quality, Limiting impact of heatwaves by reducing urban temperatures, Improved visual quality of the environment, Aesthetic enjoyment,  

(C) N/A. 

  • Resources and Transferability:  

Teaching Materials/Resources: N/A 

Personal Skills Required: Medium. 

Non-discriminatory Principles N/A 

Transferability Potential High.