Revitalization of Kranj’s Old Town – Eco Week 2026 Summary

Date: 19.03.2026
City of Kranj implemented majority of sustainable, beautiful and biodiverse rich pilot measures within the Old City centre and represented it on a events of Eco Week 2026:
🌿 on Slovenski square, it strengthened biodiversity with 3 renovated flower beds of climate suitable perennials and ornamental grasses. Some local plants from Kokra canyon were used also to give bees additional food. Better water utilization on the beds was established with local conglomerate mulch. 🌱🐝
🌿 on Prešernova street, it installed 5 big new pots with a water reserve, planted with 2 local suitable trees and perennials, which provide color and textural diversity and beauty throughout the year.💦🌳
🌿 at the Kovačnica location, new extensive green roof contributes to better living green comfort with cooling effect of the inner courtyard.
With field walks and similar events City of Kranj gathers operational handouts from contractors and general public for a better understanding of the necessity of preserving biodiversity in urban environments (NEB+ based Urban Biodiverse Transition) and its incorporation to Action plan for biodiverse transition of the city