Within the framework of the CICADA project, Sosnowiec is making important progress in its Urban Living Lab (ULL) activities.
As part of the soft pilot, the design phase has been completed and the city is about to start the implementation. Sosnowiec is transforming an unused area next to the Janusz Korczak High School into the Intergenerational Garden of Education and Biodiversity — a green, climate-resilient space for students and local residents. Co-designed by young people and seniors, the garden will support learning, relaxation and community activities. Nature-based solutions will enhance biodiversity, improve rainwater retention and reduce heat-island effects. The initiative strengthens climate resilience, promotes environmental education and fosters intergenerational bonds, while creating a welcoming urban green space.
In parallel, Sosnowiec has completed three workshops with local stakeholders dedicated to the update of its new Municipal Climate Change Adaptation Plan (photos available on SharePoint). Through this participatory process, carried out within the Urban Living Lab, the plan will for the first time include ideas and feedback from local stakeholders, reflecting the real needs of residents, institutions and community groups. This collaborative approach reinforces the city’s climate resilience strategy and sets a new standard for inclusive urban planning in Sosnowiec.