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Creating Sustainable Urban Spaces in Malta
Creating Sustainable Urban Spaces in Malta
St Anne Street, Floriana
GreenServ, a new urban greening project implementation arm, focuses on transforming dense urban spaces into desirable features to serve as a space for public outdoor recreational activities whilst delivering a series of health and wellbeing benefits to residents
We live in an incredibly busy world. From juggling work, house chores, kids and pets, you may find it hard to unwind and relax when you get home in the evenings. No matter what your job is, it is always important to relax and unwind at the end of the day. It is essential to take a break from the routine and demands of life in order to keep stress levels in check.
An evening walk in nature, some playtime with your kids or playing fetch with your dog may be just what you need to round off your day and clear your mind. Having said this, we are not all lucky enough to live in close proximity to the beach or to the countryside.
As much as we all know how great it feels to be outside, no one will blame you if you shiver at the thought of getting back into your car, brave the traffic and drive to the beach or an open field.
GreenServ is working hard to change this by bringing green open spaces close to where you work and live for everyone to enjoy with family and friends.
There are currently five urban greening projects in the pipeline in Ħamrun, Mosta, Qormi, Żabbar, and Vittoriosa.
In Ħamrun, an area that was previously used as a car park, is being transformed into a roof garden with more than 2,500 trees, shrubs and plants, including mature carob, olive and oak trees.
Ħamrun
In Ħamrun, an area that was previously used as a car park, is being transformed into a roof garden with more than 2,500 trees, shrubs and plants, including mature carob, olive and oak trees.
mosta
The project in Mosta will consist of an outdoor gym, a play area and a seating area whilst preserving all the existing trees. While in Qormi, part of the stormwater culvert is going to be roofed to incorporate a garden with benches and trees, and a 200-metre running track.
Żabbar
In Żabbar, there are three separate projects planned. The one in Triq is-Santwarju will consist of water walls, vertical landscaping, planters and trees; and the other two in Triq Biċċieni and Triq Santa Duminka will feature a green roof over the existing parking spaces.
vittoriosa
The latest project to be announced is the one in Vittoriosa, which will consist of a picnic area equipped with tables and benches, a recreation area, an informal play area with children’s play equipment and even a dog park.
GreenServ is also working on the regeneration of Romeo Romano Gardens in Santa Venera and San Anton Gardens in Attard. Here, careful consideration is being given to the gardens’ historical and cultural values whilst working on the gardens’ pathways and other historical features, such as fountains and benches.
All these projects join another two very ambitious projects; the roofing of Santa Venera tunnels and the pedestrianisation of Saint’Anne Street in Floriana.
