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The underground rapid transit lines have been under construction for almost two decades due to various project delays
Encouraging residents to convert these spaces into gardens
Last week, the official website of Florence informed residents that they can now sign up for the second edition of the ‘Fiori a Fiorenza’ competition, which will judge who has the most beautiful balcony in terms of plants and flowers. This contest began in 2020 after an agreement was signed between the authorities and the Tuscan Horticultural Association to promote environmental awareness in the city and to involve citizens directly in actions that promote beautifying its image.
The competition has an aesthetic but also an educational aim, as it encourages people to be more mindful and more curious about nature, gardening and biodiversity. Speaking of the latter, that is also this year’s contest objective – to promote biodiversity by attracting pollinating insects, such as bees, which help propagate plant pollen.
For that purpose, participants will receive seeds for the phacelia flower, which is especially liked by pollinators. This purple flower, also known as scorpionweed, will be sown along the banks of the Arno River, thus the idea is to create a unified and harmonic floral image of the city.
Furthermore, the bee theme will be completed with the creation of two apiary gardens at Villa Favard and a bee-shaped art installation called ‘Bee The Change’, which will be visible on Piazzale Michelangelo at the end of April.
Residents who would like to participate in the contest can register online by 7 June. Winners will be decided by a mixed vote between an expert jury and online voting (which will be available 7-14 June). The 10 winners (2 per district) will receive their awards at a ceremony on 21 June.
The underground rapid transit lines have been under construction for almost two decades due to various project delays
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The 10th European Conference on Sustainable Cities and Towns (ESCT) sets the stage for stronger cooperation between the EU, national and local level to fast track Europe's transition to climate neutrality.
At least, that’s the promise made by the mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo
The underground rapid transit lines have been under construction for almost two decades due to various project delays
At least, that’s the promise made by the mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo
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Apply by 10 November and do your part for the transformation of European public spaces
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