Join the Green Evolution: Görlitz and Zgorzelec Upgrade the Bridge Park
Expansion of pedestrian park at Goerlitz-Zgorzelec border bridge - Expansion Planned for Bridge Fleet in Görlitz and Zgorzelec
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It's time for a spruce-up! The collaboration between Görlitz and its Polish neighbor, Zgorzelec, is taking strides in ecological development with the Bridge Park project hitting its second phase. With a budget of €3.6 million from the Interreg program, more lush and green spaces will be revamped and designed on both sides of the Neisse River [1,2]. According to the Görlitz city council, the partnership agreement for this cross-border venture will be officially signed during the joint city council meeting on Tuesday, June 10th [2].
If you're wondering, what's new for the Bridge Park on the German side, some enhancements have already been made in the initial phase. City park sections and the shore adjacent to Görlitz city hall received some loving TLC [2]. The green connection extends across borders, encompassing both historically preserved park areas and contemporary public spaces along the river [2]. This time, the project continues in a southerly direction, spanning the stretch between Obermuehle and Weinberg [2].
Sustainable Cross-Border Meeting
Since 1991, city councils from Görlitz and Zgorzelec have been getting together once a year for a joint session [3]. This year, the setting is the Kulturhaus of Zgorzelec [3], where they'll discuss a range of topics. One such matter is the project designed to provide remote heating to both cities, pursuing the shared goal of achieving climate neutrality by 2030 [3]. A challenge lies in developing and maintaining cross-border technical infrastructure for this ambition [3].
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For those curious about this expansive project, here's what we know so far:- ### Project Basics - The Bridge Park project is a cooperative initiative between Görlitz, Germany, and Zgorzelec, Poland [1].- ### Second Stage Progress - As of June 2025, the project is moving forward into its second phase, focusing on renovations and new green spaces [2].
Stay tuned for further updates on the Bridge Park project, including funding, cross-border technical infrastructure advancements, and project objectives and timeline details [1]. As these details surface, our green dream will progressively come to life! 🌱
The Commission has also been informed of the results of the consultation regarding the Bridge Park project, which focuses on environmental-science and lifestyle improvements in home-and-garden settings, as both cities aspire to achieve climate neutrality by 2030. Science plays a significant role in the project's progress, ensuring that new green spaces and revamped areas are beneficial to the environment.
