Transforming lawns into flower fields and urban farms – helping the climate, pollinators and the Baltic Sea
Implementation timeline
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1Mar 2020
Site selection, collection of initial data
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2Apr 2020
Field visits to sites
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3Jun 2020
Site selection, planning of information boards
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4Sep 2020
Construction of a new meadow in August–September, site monitoring
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5Oct 2020
Layout and completion of signs September–October, orders, monitoring of meadows
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6Oct 2020
Monitoring, planning of signposts July–October/2020
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7Nov 2020
Compilation of monitoring data, utilisation of material in communications
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8Apr 2021
Erection of signs in the field in spring 2021
Project details
Project description
Lawns that are not in active use will be replaced with flower fields. Fruit trees, berry bushes and mushroom farms will be planted where appropriate, using a farming method that binds carbon. Locals will be provided with the opportunity to engage in urban farming and communal activities. The plan has been refined together with the authors of the plan. The project ended up turning lawns into flower fields on a scale encompassing the entirety of Helsinki. The project is extensive and will continue in 2021.
Progress
100%
Average progress on all projects 95%.
Project info
Budget
100,000
Votes
6473
Year
2019
Contact person
Tuuli Yli-Kotila
Location
Entire Helsinki
District
All of Helsinki
Theme
Ecofriendliness
Reference: HEL-RESU-2020-02-22
2 comments
I would love this proposal to come to Vuosaari.
There are many lawns that are still being shaved right down to the ground in spring (cutting down dandelions and other flowers that are food for insects, animals and potentially humans).
There is also an excessive use of leaf-blowers in autumn here which destroys insect hibernation possibilities.
If this project could also have a knock-on effect where also social and private building associations become more conscious about pollinator-positive strategies, that would be fabulous!
Thanks for the update and quick reply. I'll be sure to keep an eye on this thread.
JCPenney Kiosk Associates
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